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 […]
Why the high assessment rates?
IF the PR1MA Bintawa Riverfront housing scheme is considered an “affordable housing scheme” why the excessive assessment rates? Violet Yong Wui Wui (DAP-Pending) urged the local council in question, Kuching South City Council (MBKS), to immediately review and lower the assessment rates for the housing scheme. “This has defeated the purpose of the housing development project of 1,320 […]
No such thing as Chinese getting free food festival stalls
KUCHING: Kuching City South Council (MBKS) has denied allegations that Kuching Food Festival stalls are being given free to the Chinese. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the rental had been set and it was the same as previous years. “I don’t know whether or not this allegation was done intentionally but please don’t spoil […]
Sheltering homeless easier said than done
KUCHING: The authorities are working hard to help the homeless find shelter at temporary transit centres but the task is easier said than done. Nevertheless the effort is being undertaken by the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development (KPWK) through the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS). Kuching City South Council Mayor Datuk […]
Eateries admit cleanliness good for business
KUCHING: Eatery operators agree that patrons pay particular attention to the cleanliness of toilets, especially in their premises. Two food premises which received four-star rating certificates in conjunction with the 2022 Kuching Clean Toilet Campaign readily acknowledge its importance to their business. One of the recipients, Makshut, who is the owner of Tok Janggut Restaurant […]
Don’t raise a stink and smear city’s good name
KUCHING: Local authorities do not want public toilets in eateries to raise a stink and smear Kuching’s reputation as a City of Gastronomy. Hence the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) is bent on tackling the issue of toilet hygiene especially at food premises though the Kuching Clean Toilet Campaign. “A really bad and dirty toilet […]
Kuching Food Festival to make comeback after two-year absence
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: For the first time in two years, the Kuching Festival Food Fair is back, with the event taking place from July 29 to Aug 21 at the Community Hall, Jalan Padungan here. Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that with Sarawak […]
Mayor attends tze Chi Buddhas’ Day ceremony
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Wee Hong Seng attended yesterday’s Tze Chi Buddha’s Day ceremony, which coincided with Mother’s Day and World Tze Chi Day In his speech, he thanked Tze Chi’s contributions to society and the community at large. “Today, what we enjoy and celebrate is because of our love, tolerance and […]
Saying it with flowers…
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) yesterday distributed roses to hawkers at the market and hawker centers under its jurisdiction in conjunction with Mother’s Day today. The roses were distributed by the Mayor of Kuching South, Datuk Wee Hong Seng together with councillors and staff of MBKS. “The distribution of roses to hawkers started this […]
Digital sustainability crucial going forward
MAY 1 is a date that is always awaited by workers in the country, be they civil servants or private sector employees, because it is a public holiday observed in recognition of their labour; hence, Labour Day. In an exclusive interview in connection with the special day, the chairman of the Congress of Unions of […]
