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Fire underscores need for safety precaution

KUCHING: The fire incident on Ewe Hai Street underscores the importance for tenants and shopowners to remain vigilant and ensure they have all necessary fire prevention equipment mandated by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) mayor Hilmy Othman noted at the scene the importance of constant caution at the site […]

More creative running routes suggested for healthy lifestyle

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has urged the ‘GengSubuhMacamJumaat’ runner group to develop more imaginative running routes to promote a healthy lifestyle among the public. Deputy Utilities and Telecommunications (Utilities) Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the group had previously sketched a running route in the form of a kangaroo along a […]

72 Ramadan Bazaar lots up for grabs at Medan Niaga Satok

KUCHING: A total of 72 Ramadan Bazaar lots will be offered at Medan Niaga Satok here for interested traders in conjunction with the upcoming fasting month. Members of the public who are interested can obtain the relevant forms at the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) office on Feb 20 at 10am to apply for the […]

DBKU area recognised as Sarawak Delta Geopark

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that an area within the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) jurisdiction of has been recognised as the Sarawak Delta Geopark. He said this recognition is on par with the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark and Perak Geoparks. “This DBKU area falls under the Sarawak Delta […]

Infrastructure in DBKU areas to be upgraded

KUCHING: The infrastructure in the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) jurisdiction will undergo significant improvements to support the area’s expanding population. In stressing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was part of the state’s long-term plans whereby road widening and improving road connectivity in the area are at the […]

Two new KJM formed to foster closer ties

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has announced the addition of two new Friendly Neighbourhoods (KJM) here, namely KJM Jalan Menggeris and KJM Permata Sungai. Its mayor Hilmy Othman highlighted the primary objective of the KJM, which is to plan and implement events, activities or social programmes that can foster closer relations between residents […]

Kuching Waterfront hawkers to be relocated for major pavement upgrading works

KUCHING: The hawkers operating at Kuching Waterfront will be permanently relocated to Kuching Esplanade near the Brooke Dockyard and some of the hawkers will be relocated to another area in the near future. Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) mayor Hilmy Othman said the relocation will make way for the long overdue pavement upgrading works at […]

Cleanup clears 5 tonnes of waste

KUCHING: Five tonnes of waste were collected during a cleanup operation at the Maong Tengah Hawker Centre here yesterday. The programme was organised by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker (ASEZWAO) Kuching Branch. DBKU Mayor Hilmy Othman said that the cleanup saw the participation […]

JKKK waiting for DBKU’s approval

KUCHING: The request from the Village Development and Security Committee of Gersik, Boyan and Sourabaya for the provision of parking spaces around the village’s commercial area is awaiting approval from the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU). Deputy Minister of Telecommuncation and Utility, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi revealed that the proposed area to construct a […]

DBKU initiative starting point to losing weight: Mayor

KUCHING: The Jom Sihat programme organised by Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is a starting point for participants looking to reduce weight or address weight-related issues, said DBKU mayor Hilmy Othman. “It’s essential to note that this programme doesn’t solely focus on physical activities but emphasises knowledge about adopting a healthy lifestyle and effective weight […]