WW2 Memorial Clock Tower plaque restored
KUCHING: The plaque at the 69-year-old WW2 Memorial Clock Tower in Jalan Padungan has been restored. It was put up during a brief visit to the clock tower by Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, together with Kuching City South Council (MBKS) councillors and Padungan assemblyman Wong King Wei today. Wee said the installation […]
Perkeso booth at MBKS for hawker registration
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) is opening its counter at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Innovation Week for hawkers to register for its latest schemes and programmes. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng thanked Perkeso director Philip Sangkan for the booth. “I believe this is one of the ways to […]
MBKS needs to think outside the box
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is aware of its responsibilities and duties, and is committed to meeting public expectations and to use various resources to ensure the best service. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said MBKS spent time, energy and money to improve facilities and services in areas under its jurisdiction, […]
Good response to vaccination drive
BY VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: A rabies vaccination drive held in connection with the World Rabies Day 2020 at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Community Hall today was a huge hit. Many responsible dog owners brought their dogs for free vaccinations, micro chipping, and licensing. The World Rabies Day 2020 celebration was launched by the […]
Collaboration needed to end disease
KUCHING: Various activities were carried out in connection with the World Rabies Day 2020 celebration at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Community Hall here today. Among the highlights of the event were free rabies vaccinations, micro-chipping, and licensing for dogs. Talks about rabies were also held by various departments and agencies, including an update on […]
State determined to eradicate rabies
KUCHING: Sarawak has approved an allocation of RM10.14 million this year for efforts to eliminate rabies in the state. This comes under the Plan of Action for Rabies Control and Eradication Programme 2020. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said rabies vaccinations for dogs were provided free of charge and many instances of […]
Resurfacing of Tun Razak-Foochow Road ready month end
KUCHING: Works to resurface the road at Jalan Tun Razak-Jalan Foochow 1 intersection here are expected to be completed by the end of this month. “We hope that by the end of this month, the road works will be done and motorists will have a smooth road to travel on,” said Kuching South City Council […]
Socso opens counters at MBKS
KUCHING: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will open counters for its Self-Employment Social Security Scheme at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) building lobby. The counters will be available on Oct 20 and 27, from 9am to 12pm. In a statement, MBKS urged hawkers in the city to register for the scheme. Those interested should […]
Councils to jointly tackle issues
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) have jointly set up task forces to tackle common issues faced by the three councils. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said these issues included cleanliness, illegal extensions, security, public health, and environment. “We set up the task forces […]
Register with Perkeso, self-employed told
KUCHING: Self-employed individuals, who have not registered with the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said self-employed individuals such as entrepreneurs, hawkers and many others were now covered by Perkeso. “Before this, Perkeso only covered those employed but […]
