A Matter of Perspective
KUCHING: Just days after the Beam e-scooters hit the streets of Kuching, early this month, local councils declared the operation of the e-scooters as illegal, over safety fears. A RM300 compound penalty would be imposed against those who failed to comply with the rules which would be enforced by the police and the Road Transport […]
Be an example to other local councils, Dr Sim tells MBKS staff
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) staff have been told to uphold their professionalism for other local councils to emulate. Citing their exemplary work as frontliners during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian lauded their sacrifices and dedication to the community. “In an organisation like MBKS, everyone […]
Councils to help state achieve high income status
KUCHING: Local councils play an important role in helping the state government to achieve the high income status by 2030. Deputy Premier, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian added local councils also ensured that the city was developed in line with the state government policies. “We need to live in a sustainable healthy city and we […]
Pandemic fight gets more attention
KUCHING: Smoking ban in eateries have taken a backseat for the time being as enforcement teams from local councils have been directed to focus on the war against Covid-19, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He said local council enforcement teams have little time for anything else, adding that all quarters […]
Miri’s smart project blueprint for other local councils
MIRI: Mayor Adam Yii is optimistic that the pilot project, Miri Smart City — Proof of Concept, will become a blueprint for other local councils in Sarawak. “I believe, once successfully implemented with reviews, adjustments and fine-tuning, this pilot project can become a blueprint to other local councils.” Yii was speaking during the launching of […]
173 local council staff receive Excellent Service Awards
KUCHING: Awards for excellent service have been presented to 173 recipients from 22 local councils, Housing Development Corporation, and Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarawak under the Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH). The awards were presented at the annual Excellent Service Award (APC) 2019 Ceremony organised by MLGH and the Miri City […]
214 local councils’ staff members honoured
MIRI: Two hundred-and-fourteen staff of 23 local councils in the state today received their Excellent Service Awards at a hotel here. The 214 recipients received their awards from Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. On hand to witness the event was permanent secretary at the Ministry of Local Government and […]
Discounted rental fees for hawkers extended
BY NIA NATASHA HASENAN KUCHING: More than 10,000 hawkers will continue to enjoy discount on rental fees for their stalls under the purview of the local Councils. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in announcing this said the hawkers will enjoy the existing 50 percent discount until December. “This assistance is expected to […]
Local councils’ frontliners in anti-rabies war: Minos
KUCHING: Local councils are at the frontlines in this anti-rabies war, said chairman of the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) Datuk Peter Minos. “We must fully support the government in getting rid of rabies in whatever way we possibly can. “The latest rabies victim was from the Sibu area and it is very good that […]
State to reimburse 26 local councils
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will reimburse 26 local authorities for the loss of revenues for the 2016 to 2019 period. Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said he was grateful to note that in the passing of the Supplementary Supply (2020) Bill, 2020, the state had granted a fund to […]
