Love locks for Satok Suspension Bridge?
Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness. — Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., American physician The newly restored Satok Suspension Bridge was in the news recently after images of the first love lock on it being removed went viral on social media. The bridge, originally constructed in 1923, collapsed in 2004 and […]
Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU) e-Tender notice
Litterbugs spoiling bridge’s beauty
By Siti Nurain Ratani KUCHING: Indiscriminate littering is ruining the beauty of a state icon — the Satok suspension bridge. “It is quite sad…when a (newly built and) clean bridge is littered with rubbish from irresponsible people,” said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The […]
Creating a better city for the people
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is taking an integrated approach to improve Kuching City for years to come. The city hall announced the initiative as the Kuching City Clean, Beautiful, Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Plan (CBS) 2019 – 2023. DBKU said it was committed to ensuring that the initiative could […]
DBKU e-Tender notice
DBKU Licensing Counter closes until Friday
By Petronella Felix KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Licensing Counter at Jalan Depo here is closed temporarily. In a statement on Monday (Sept 13), DBKU said the counter closed today and will reopen this Friday (Sept 17). Payments can be made online via eserviceku.dbku.gov.my, JomPay or Sarawak Pay. For direct transfers, payments […]
Late payment exemption for DBKU assessment rates
KUCHING: Taxpayers are exempted from late payment penalty for assessment tax for the first half year of 2021 until Oct 31. The North City Commission (DBKU) stated that the exemption is in response to the closure of the DBKU payment counters and the limited operating hours in May due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Having said […]
Welfare ready to assist victims of disasters
KUCHING: The state’s Social Welfare Department (JKMS) has been actively helping the community who have been affected by disasters. JKMS officer Hangol Katot disclosed that assistance would be channelled to victims affected by fire, flood, storm, soil erosion and drought among others. He pointed out that the objective of the assistance is to provide temporarily […]
Mental health awareness improves quality of life
KUCHING: Mental health awareness and educating the public about mental health issues are crucial in order to improve perception and attitude towards those who have mental illnesses. Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Administrative officer Peter Martin asserted that thorough understanding can contribute towards improving the quality of life for people with mental illness. “Mental health […]
DBKU counters temporarily closed
KUCHING: The North City Commission (DBKU) payment counters in Satok are closed temporarily. In a statement today, DBKU said the temporary closure that started today (Aug 18) and the reopening date will be announced at a later time. Payments can be made online via eserviceku.dbku.gov.my, JomPay, or Sarawak Pay. For direct transfers, payments can be […]
