Animatronics brings dinosaurs alive in the city

KUCHING: Dinosaurs in the city? Well, not exactly but an exhibition of the prehistoric creatures has been causing a bellow among city dwellers. Themed “Dinosaur in Borneo” the reptiles, er.. their replicas actually, are on display at the Kuching South City Hall (MBKS) New Norms Park from June 10 to July 12. Organiser, one Andy […]

MBKS adds another feather to its cap

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has become one of the 11 local authorities in Malaysia and the only council in Sarawak to receive the Excellence (five stars) level in Naational Security Protection Special Award 2021. In a statement, MBKS said it was proud and honoured to receive the award as it was a recognition […]

Alternate access roads must be wide enough, stresses rep

KUCHING: Chong Chieng Jen has suggested that the Public Works Department (JKR) and Kuching City South Council (MBKS) ensure lanes in the city be properly widened to cater to increased traffic. The Padungan assemblyman said that this should be done before JKR designates a housing estate lane to be an alternative route during a construction […]

Uggah to launch Gawai Bazaar Festival

KUCHING: A Gawai Bazaar Festival will be held at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) from June 17-26. The event coincides with the State-level Gawai Dinner at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on June 25. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Gerawat Gala said the festival will commence at 4pm on weekdays, at 10am […]

Mr Kuching Championship on June 18

KUCHING: Kuching Division Bodybuilding Association (KDBBA), led by its president George Awi William, paid a courtesy visit to the office of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah yesterday (June 10). The aim of the visit was to introduce the association, its programmes and activities to the minister. The association will be […]

Culture link to food makes Sarawak unique

KUCHING: Sarawak needs to uphold the uniqueness of its homemade food to maintain the title of Kuching being a Creative City of Gastronomy in the next five years. In stating this, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng pointed out that in Sarawak, there are over 20 ethnic groups, each of whom […]

Premier attends Penguang’s open house

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang attended Gawai Dayak open house hosted by Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil today. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian and wife Datin Seri Enn Ong, Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi and wife […]

Telling the world best places to eat in Kuching City

KUCHING: In conjunction with the naming of Kuching as the ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’, by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is launching a Tik Tok campaign and competition to tell the world the best places to eat in the city. The council is calling on the city’s […]

Preserving the Artistic Talent

Padungan is known as Chinatown, we must come up with something to preserve its beauty and legacy in order to keep its title.Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng was at Xin Jan Ong Enterprise recently after being encouraged by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian to visit local craft […]

Call to preserve Hari Gawai Dayak

KUCHING: Hari Gawai Dayak must be preserved to strengthen racial harmony in Sarawak, said Datuk Wee Hong Seng, the Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS). He made the call yesterday during the MBKS Gawai Dayak with Community 2022 event at the lobby of MBKS.. “Since Kuching is the City of Unity, we must consider […]