Reinforced traffic police to ensure smoother traffic at Kuching-Samarahan expressway

KUCHING: More traffic police and wardens will be deployed to assist and manage traffic flow along the Kuching-Samarahan expressway. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this would ensure smooth traffic flow during the ongoing construction works. “We will do whatever we can to ensure that the traffic in this area will be as smoothly […]

MBKS to emphasise effective and efficient enforcement, smart partnership

KUCHING: For this year as one of its focuses, the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) will emphasise effective and efficient enforcement and “working towards a balanced budget” through smart partnership. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said therefore, the council would continue to focus on its cleanliness and beautification programmes as this would benefit the community […]

High hopes for city expansion in 2023

KUCHING: As another year ends, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and the city of Kuching must both look back and then look forward. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that there is much to look forward to as a renewed period of growth and development for the city look certain and the city council […]

MBKS to refurbish public facilities

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has vouched to renovate and upgrade public amenities such as the drainage system, parks and roadworks next year. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the local council has plans in the pipeline for the upcoming year to enhance its services. “We are focusing on environmental events as the people […]

MBKS, police to identify accident black spots

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will work closely with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to identify and eliminate accident black spots. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the safety of the people is its priority and that the city council will take the lead in ensuring that citizens are constantly safeguarded. Nevertheless, he […]

Misconduct to be dealt with seriously

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) does not tolerate wrongdoing and misconduct and will view each case of misconduct seriously and take firm action, including prosecuting the cases vigorously where appropriate. MBKS places a strong emphasis on the integrity of public service and the council expects its staff to uphold the highest standards of integrity […]

Early X’mas and Winter Solstice joy for kids

KUCHING: Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah along with non-governmental organisation 38 Yayasan Amal Cinta and Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng showed their love to the children at The Salvation Army Kuching Corps by celebrating Christmas and Winter Solstice with them on Thursday night. […]

Don’t politicise issues affecting hawker centre

KUCHING: The Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng has urged the hawker community, the opposition parties and the general public not to politicise the Sungei Apong hawker issues. Following complaints in videos that had gone viraled on Facebook posts on the Sg Apong hawker issue, he visited the Song Kheng […]

Dialogue soon to discuss licensing problems

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has been urged to solve the issue regarding the hawker licences at the Sungai Apong Market on a case to case basis. DAP Pending assemblyman Violet Yong said some of the hawkers have received a ‘notice of non-trading’ from the council recently that states the licence holder must […]

Lions, dragons, happy Buddhas, celestial guardians parading city centre

KUCHING: Nearly hundreds of colourful lions, dragons, happy Buddhas, God of Wealth, including celestial guardians were parading and dancing through the streets of the city here on Saturday (Dec 17) evening. The Dragon and Lion Dance Cultural Parade is the first being held in Kuching, and is co-organised by the Clan Ho Association (Loh Kong) […]