MBKS to ensure residents get on-time, reliable services
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) aims to ensure that the residents under its jurisdiction receive prompt and reliable services without any unnecessary delays. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council will make significant efforts to streamline bureaucratic processes, reducing red tape by cutting off layers and making decisions more efficient. “Our […]
State level Gawai celebration to include three events
KUCHING: The state level Gawai Dayak celebration for 2023 will continue to be held as one of the events in the celebration of 60th Anniversary Sarawak Independence Day. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said three main events will be held in conjunction with this year’s celebration including the Gawai Bazaar which […]
Sibu Municipal Council‘s date with Earth Hour
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is among seven Sarawak local authorities that will observe Earth Hour this year, with the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) playing host. The other five are the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS), and Miri City […]
Spoilt for choice at Stutong Ramadan Bazaar
BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: Choices are aplenty at the more than160 stalls being put up at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Stutong Ramadan Bazaar in Stutong Community Market car park here. The Ramadan Bazaar, which runs from March 23 to April 21, offers unique delicacies, from popular dishes to indigenous cuisine. Take for […]
Collective effort to address climate change vital
KUCHING: The Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability emphasises the need for everyone to make an effort to address climate change and it requires collective action. Its Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said climate change is currently impacting weather patterns globally. “In Sarawak, after the Chap Goh Mei celebration, there used to be less […]
MBKS delegation calls on UNICEF rep
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) hopes to provide a safe environment for children and ensure the community understands the importance of knowing a child’s rights. It hopes to do that through the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI). The MBKS Councillors yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Malaysia Office […]
Mayor: MBKS never raised licensing fees indiscriminately
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is subsidising hawkers here to the tune of RM1mil annually and has never raised licensing fees indiscriminately. “So, I hope the people are appreciative and not take this for granted,” said Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng at a press conference for the 2023 Ramadan and Aidilfitri Bazaar on Monday […]
Make Sarawak a land of opportunity: Mayor
KUCHING: People who are prepared to work hard and who have enterprise will be able to succeed and do well in Sarawak. In stating this Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the state government envisioned Sarawak being a land of opportunity. “With the progress that we have made in 60 […]
MBKS’ Chap Goh Mei Concert this evening
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will be organising a MBKS Chap Goh Mei Concert 2023 this evening. The concert will take place at MBKS Theatre, Jalan Padungan from 7:30pm until 10:30pm. There are eight guest artistes namely Angeline, Vic, Han, Xiiao Aii, Mingren, Faye, Rom, Drew2, Joseph N as well as MyFM DJs […]
Escalator jurisdiction with PWD not council, clarifies Wee
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has come out to set the record straight on allegations that the council was evading the responsibility of maintaining the overhead bridge escalator near Timberland Medical Centre here. In a press conference Monday (Jan 30) Wee took issue with Michael Kong, the special assistant […]
