Caring for the environment with Semariang Batu villagers
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) invites the local community to take care of their environment together through its inclusivity programme. The inclusivity programme with the community was launched on Sept 5, 2020 in Kampung Senari. Mayor of DBKU Datuk Junaidi Reduan said this programme is a continuation of DBKU’s initiative plan – Clean, […]
WAK success sets stage for bigger buzz
KUCHING: State support for What About Kuching (WAK) will go on as long as the festival continues its excellent trajectory for the city and Sarawak. “The WAK vision and mission that has been shared to me and my ministry truly resonates with us and I look forward to see how far WAK is able to […]
Brisk business on sidelines of regatta
KUCHING: Once again, the Kuching Waterfront came alive with throngs of people gathered to watch the three-day Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta here yesterday (October 30). Started on Friday (Oct 28), yesterday was the last day of the event which is an internationally recognised event that took place on the Sarawak River. Locals as well […]
Pilot recycling project produces encouraging results
By Fasiha Khushiri KUCHING: To date, about 12,500kg of recyclables have been collected while the participation rate currently stands at about 33 per cent. The project, launched by Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd at Kampung Tunku and Kampung Malaysia Jaya, has yielded encouraging results as it approaches the end of […]
Household e-waste collection campaign Oct 22
KUCHING: The state Department of Environment (DOE) and the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) in collaboration with Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) will organise a household e-waste (BEE) collection campaign in Samariang this Saturday (Oct 22). According to DOE statement, the programme to be located at the parking area of Mydin Bandar Baru Samariang […]
Council issues notice on trading stalls
KUCHING: Kuching North City Council (DBKU) will offer trading stalls along Jalan Gambier on Oct 28 – 30 and Nov 4 – 6 in connection with the coming Dragon Boat Festival and Sarawak Regatta. In a statement DBKU said a total of 147 sites have been prepared according to categories, namely, textiles, accessories, children’s games […]
Youths stand to gain with DBKU support says Deputy Minister
KUCHING: Karnival Kejiranan Mesra (KJM) benefits youths as it encourages participation in social and sports activities. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman said the KJM which is being held over this weekend at Padang Merdeka, is therefore a good avenue for them. Abdul Rahman represented Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]
Rain no damper for 200 participating in Sarawak Motorsport Festival
KUCHING: More than 200 participants have joined the car show event at the Sarawak Motorsport Festival (SMF) 2022 held at Petra Jaya motorsport training circuit, Stadium Sarawak today. Apart from the car show, motorsport enthusiasts were also treated to an amazing performance from over 100 participants in the track category. Despite rainfall at noon, fans […]
Beach clean-up marks World Cleanliness Day
By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Zaki KUCHING: Over 200 people took part in the World Cleanliness Day 2022 cleaning programme organised by Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) here. As in the past, the implementation of the celebration this year was held on Sept 17 simultaneously around the world. This time the programme was held at Pasir […]
Intercultural Mooncake Festival makes a return tomorrow
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Annabell Naja Tommy KUCHING: The Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival is back after a two-break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be as it will be held from September 1 until September 10. Organised by Kuching Old Market Community Association, the 19th annual festival from Sept 1-10 will be held […]
