Police looking into allegations of no crowd control at COSC

KUCHING: Security and public control have always been the police’s main priority as the lead agency in ensuring the compliance of Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs). Police are also assisted by the People Volunteer Corps (Rela), local authorities and other enforcement agencies, says district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah. He was asked for his […]

MBKS repairing and upgrading drains to prevent flash floods

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is repairing and upgrading drains in areas under its jurisdiction to prevent flash floods. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this, however, would take time and funding. “MBKS has identified flood-prone areas such as Sungai Maong Kiri Catchment (Stampin Tengah, Hui Sing, Tong Wei Tah, Iris Garden, […]

Record high swabs taken at MBKS OSC on Monday

KUCHING: A record high 3,796 swabs were taken by health authorities at the Kuching City South Council’s (MBKS) Covid-19 One-Stop Centre (OSC) in Jalan Padungan here on Monday (Aug 23). Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) advisor Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said in total, 4,931 swabs, including those at the quarantine centre and those […]

Route diversion to MBKS community hall from Tuesday

KUCHING: The public going for swab tests at the Covid-19 One-Stop Centre (COSC) at the Kuching City South Council (MBKS) community hall are urged to take note of the route diversion, starting Tuesday (Aug 24). A route diversion for all vehicles going to the MBKS community hall, currently used as a Covid-19 swab test centre, […]

Virtual talk on mental health tomorrow

KUCHING: Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS) Kuching Branch chairman Dr Gan Chee Kuan will talk live online on ‘Mental Health Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic’ this Saturday (Aug 21). Dr Gan was invited by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng to deliver the talk during the 74th ‘ShallWEETalk’ live session […]

Increase swabbing centres

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has called for the number of swabbing centres here to be increased to reduce crowding and congestion. “This will reduce the waiting time and more importantly, reduce the risk of possible outbreak,” he said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Aug 17). He shared that he had, earlier on, […]

MBKS mayor calls on Taib

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud today (Aug 17) received a courtesy visit from Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng at Demak Jaya, Petra Jaya here. The purpose of the courtesy visit was to inform Taib of the council’s annual performance, activities and future plans, especially in […]

H&L appreciated for roller blinds sponsorship

By Rachel Mina KUCHING: As part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR), H&L Retail Sdn Bhd has sponsored roller blinds to be installed at Kenyalang Market. To thank the company for its contribution, Kuching City South Council (MBKS) has presented a certificate of appreciation that was received by its director Bong Fook Chan on […]