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Stutong Ramadan Bazaar continues to draw enthusiastic crowds

BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI & SAMUEL KARUNIA KUCHING: Nestled within the Stutong Community Market parking lot, the bustling Ramadan Bazaar organised by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) continues its vibrant presence, drawing in a plethora of hawkers and enthusiastic customers alike. Since its relocation to the parking lot in 2021, the bazaar, which runs […]

Over 1,000 participate in Girl Guides Run

KUCHING: More than 1,000 participants joined the 2024 Girl Guides Run organised by the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia (PPPM), Sarawak Branch on Sunday. The run kick-off at around 6.30 am at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) compound here was flagged off by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar […]

Waste Bank programme targets used cooking oil

KUCHING: The Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng has called on the public to recycle their used cooking oil by selling it rather than disposing of it. This call to action comes in conjunction with the MBKS Waste Bank Programme, an initiative that not only collects general waste but also […]

Mayor vows to continue anti-rabies efforts

KUCHING: The provision of free anti-rabies mass vaccination, dog licensing and microchip implants will continue in an effort to curb the spread of rabies in areas under the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Its Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng affirmed the council’s commitment, stating that last year, they had allocated RM20,000 for this cause in […]

Community called to aid fire victims

KUCHING: The local community is being called upon to assist those affected by a devastating fire at a car workshop in Mile 4 1/2, Jalan Datuk Bandar Mustapha, which resulted in the tragic deaths of two elderly individuals this morning (Mar 2). Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council […]

A visionary and fine leader

KUCHING: Former Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk James Chan paid tribute to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, praising him as a visionary leader who laid the foundation for Sarawak’s development. According to Chan, Taib’s leadership provided a solid platform for subsequent leaders to continue building on the progress achieved under […]

Kuching folk invited to join Chap Goh Mei concert on Feb 24

KUCHING: People from all walks of life are invited to join the Chap Goh Mei concert, an electrifying celebration of Chinese New Year festivities set to ignite the heart of Kuchingites, this coming Saturday (Feb 24). The concert, titled ‘A Celebration of Tradition and Unity’, will feature 15 local and international artistes and it will […]

Construction waste spillage prompts temporary road closures in Padungan

KUCHING: A construction waste spillage caused by a lorry along the road at the Padungan roundabout here led to temporary road closures for about an hour this morning (Feb 20). Upon receiving notification of the incident around 11.30am, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng promptly dispatched a team, including an excavator, […]

See the doctor if bitten or scratched by cats, dogs

KUCHING: The Kuching Health Department has issued an advisory urging individuals who have been bitten or scratched by cats or dogs from November 2023 until now and have not sought medical attention to promptly visit the nearest clinics. In a Facebook post today, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng urged the […]

Bicycle track to be completed in May

KUCHING: The bicycle track project along Jalan Kedandi here is expected to be completed by the end of May this year. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the bicycle track is part of the council’s ‘Healthy City’ project and the 450-metre track covers the route along Jalan Kedandi to Taman […]