Maggi campaign raises funds for Hope Place

By ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: The ‘MAGGI Jom Masak, Menang & Kongsi Bersama 2023’ campaign has raised RM15,632.70 for Hope Place Sarawak to support communities in need. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng lauded MAGGI’s initiative to preserve local culinary heritage while serving the local community in need. “Campaigns like these […]

Let’s join Sarawak Bomba Run 1.0

KUCHING: Everyone is invited to join the Sarawak Bomba Run 1.0, a charity run organised by the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba Sarawak) and the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Bomba Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the event aims to raise funds for the department’s Sports and Welfare Association, Toh Puan Hajah Norkiah […]

Embracing health and fun through Kuching Zumba Fiesta

KUCHING: The sixth edition of the Kuching Zumba Fiesta is set to captivate participants of all ages, genders and races as it returns as part of the annual Kuching Festival. The event, organised by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), aims to promote a healthier lifestyle within the community through the vibrant and energetic Latin […]

Be wary of snatch thieves at Kuching fest

KUCHING: The public is advised to take extra precautions and safeguard their personal belongings while visiting the Kuching Festival Food Fair here. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) councillor Kho Teck Wan gave the advice following two snatch theft incidents that happened last Wednesday night involving two victims. “I went to the Sekama police station to help […]

Flags made using plastic bottles in record book

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has achieved another remarkable feat, securing yet another spot in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) by creating the longest display of Sarawak flags made using 10,280 plastic bottles. The exhibit features 60 Sarawak flags arranged in a distinctive “S” shape, symbolising the significance of Sarawak’s 60th Independence. Deputy […]

Tabuan Melayu to have recycling centre next year

KUCHING: A recycling centre will be established in Tabuan Melayu next year to enable proper waste management in the area. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the recycling centre, which would be the first of its kind in Tabuan Melayu, would benefit the state government, Kuching South City Council (MBKS), […]

Mayors explore sustainable city benefits

BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng is determined to explore the concept of Sustainable and Smart City that would benefit both MBKS and the city of Haikou, Hainan, China. In a press release, it was announced that a courtesy call was held today (July 7) to discuss […]

Yoga Day in MBKS this Sunday!

KUCHING: The United Nations’ International Day of Yoga will be celebrated this Sunday at Garden Park (Open Lake Stage) Kuching South City Council (MBKS) from 8 am to 10 am. According to a press release, the event is organised by the Brahma Kumaris Foundation (Kuching Branch) and supported by the Indian High Commission. During the […]