Mayor’s Walk to be held August 20
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council has announced that the popular Kuching Festival activity, Mayor’s Walk, will be held on Aug 20. Mayor Walk 2023 will take place at Jalan Canna Lily Boulevard, Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan, with the flag off slated for 7am. Mayor Walk, a highlight of the annual Kuching Festival, is in its […]
Over 200 dogs registered in 5 months
KUCHING: In the first five months of this year, a total of 215 dogs in the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) area were officially licensed. The mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, said that during the same period, 541 dogs were captured within the council’s jurisdiction, including sick dogs and carcasses. He said this during the […]
Mayor warns public against smoking in non-smoking zones
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has issued a stern warning to the public against smoking in non-smoking zones and possessing contraband cigarettes. Those caught will face summonses and fines of at least RM250 by Ministry of Health (MOH) enforcement officers. The mayor led a group of MBKS and MOH […]
First environmental exhibition by MBKS Apr 29 – May 12
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will hold its first environmental exhibition from April 29 to May 12 here at MBKS. The exhibition titled “Make Climate Cool Again: Let’s Talk about the Environment” is a joint effort with NakedWonders and the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) in conjunction with Earth Day […]
MBKS delegation calls on UNICEF rep
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) hopes to provide a safe environment for children and ensure the community understands the importance of knowing a child’s rights. It hopes to do that through the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI). The MBKS Councillors yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Malaysia Office […]
Dangers at the sidewalk
KUCHING: Sarawak is blessed with vast greenery and its cities and towns are not an exception. While the trees are beneficial to the environment and provide an element of green to a bustling city or town, there are risks and concerns on safety of pedestrians, road users and homeowners. As some of the trees are […]
Make Sarawak a land of opportunity: Mayor
KUCHING: People who are prepared to work hard and who have enterprise will be able to succeed and do well in Sarawak. In stating this Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the state government envisioned Sarawak being a land of opportunity. “With the progress that we have made in 60 […]
Escalator jurisdiction with PWD not council, clarifies Wee
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has come out to set the record straight on allegations that the council was evading the responsibility of maintaining the overhead bridge escalator near Timberland Medical Centre here. In a press conference Monday (Jan 30) Wee took issue with Michael Kong, the special assistant […]
MBKS to emphasise effective and efficient enforcement, smart partnership
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 […]
High hopes for city expansion in 2023
KUCHING: As another year ends, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and the city of Kuching must both look back and then look forward. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that there is much to look forward to as a renewed period of growth and development for the city look certain and the city council […]
