Kuching celebrates City Day with aspirations for future
KUCHING: Aug 1 is annually celebrated as Kuching City Day to commemorate the city’s elevation to city status in 1988, marking the 35th year of this significant milestone. Over the years, Kuching has seen remarkable developments and achievements, notably being recognised as a ‘creative city of gastronomy’ by Unesco. This year’s Kuching City Day celebration […]
Driving tourism industry via smart cities
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will look into providing for more connectivity between Kuching and cities outside Sarawak as part of efforts to further improve the tourism industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in doing so, the state government is also creating more smart cities in Sarawak. “Now of course we […]
MBKS, DBKU urged to set up own digital command centre
KUCHING: The state government wants both Kuching City South Council (MBKS) and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) to set up their respective digital command centre. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative could address any weakness in service delivery and hence improves their services to the people. He explained that at […]
Sustainable housing development crucial
KUCHING: Sustainable housing development is needed in the city to provide an environment that is more conducive to good living, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. For that purpose, he said the Ministry of Urban Development and Natural Resources needed to work together with the local authorities to identify areas to develop. […]
A quieter 33rd Kuching City Day due to pandemic
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has toned down its 33rd Kuching City Day this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. In his message in conjunction with the annual City Day on Sunday (Aug 1), Wee said the decision to tone down the celebration was a rather difficult one […]
‘Let’s Stay Connected’ opens for registration
KUCHING: Kejiranan Mesra Kampung Demak Baru Fasa 2 is organising a “Let’s Stay Connected” activity in conjunction with 32nd Kuching City Day. It is collaborating with the Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK), Kelab Rukun Tetangga (KRT) and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) in the event. “There are lots of activities such as Online Story […]
Ensuring environmentally friendly city
KUCHING: As Kuching city heads towards becoming a smart city, both Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) are also looking at making the city environmentally friendly. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the city council was actively seeking to forge strategic partnership with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community associations, community […]
Kuching city’s latest attraction
KUCHING: The city’s latest attraction, namely the New Norm Park located adjacent to the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) building here was launched today. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari officiated at the park opening in conjunction with the 32nd Kuching City Day celebration. The park located just besides the MBKS building is a tribute […]
Attracting investors through smart city
KUCHING: Sarawak’s unity, stability and developments have attracted foreign companies to expand their operation in the state. According to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, a Japanese company has expressed its interest to expand its operation in Sarawak. “Their operation will involve an investment of USD5 billion which is equivalent to about RM20 […]
Rejuvenation in the pipeline
KUCHING CITY KUCHING: The Sarawak government will rejuvenate certain areas in the southern and northern parts of this city over the next five years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said these areas under the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) would be re-developed under the state’s renewable […]
