KUCHING: For this year as one of its focuses, the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) will emphasise effective and efficient enforcement and “working towards a balanced budget” through smart partnership.
Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said therefore, the council would continue to focus on its cleanliness and beautification programmes as this would benefit the community as well as tourists.
“What we put into these directions will reflect on ourselves and as we claim to be able to achieve the status of a fully developed nation by 2030.
“I appeal to all councillors to contribute generously their time and efforts towards realising this vision,” he said.
Wee said this during the swearing-in ceremony for himself and MBKS councillors here on Tuesday (Jan 3).
Earlier, Wee and the existing councillors had their terms of service extended until March 2023.
As councillors begin their new term, he said, they should strive to serve and make improvements for the greater benefit of the community.
“Despite the short term, we should not be either less motivated or complacent. Instead, we must redouble our efforts to make an excellent impact within our short timescale, and must work with great passion and strong commitment to more achievement and success for MBKS.”
Wee also said that it was MBKS’ vision to enhance the quality of life of residents of Kuching South and, in line with the state’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, to make Sarawak a developed state with a high-income economy by 2030.
“As city council, we will continue to provide infrastructure and services to the community.
“However, as policymakers guided by the council and state’s vision, we are responsible to make sound and effective policies that will have a positive impact on our community.”
He also said MBKS would seek to provide economic opportunities through its facilities.
“We will continue with our green initiatives to maintain a sustainable environment for our citizens. We will propose new beautification and infrastructure provision to promote social inclusivity.
“This will be the responsibility of the relevant standing committees to explore and to come up with the implementable policies to make our communities more sustainable and cohesive than ever.
“Before our term ends, I hope that we can resolve any outstanding issues and tackle the future with passion and commitment,” said Wee.
