Kuching White Cat statue dressed-up for Gawai
KUCHING: The iconic Kuching White Cat statue has been dressed up for the upcoming Gawai festival. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council has been dressing up the statue in Padungan during most of the festivals in Sarawak to promote greater unity among the multi-ethnic society. “Gawai is a […]
MBKS payment counter to open for assessment bill payments
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has announced the opening of its payment counter exclusively for the payment of MBKS assessment bills. According to a press release, the payment counter will be operational on Saturday (May 27) from 8am to 4pm, and on Sunday (May 28) from 8am to 12pm. Accepted payment methods at […]
‘Run to Save Lives 3.0’ fun run coming your way in June
KUCHING: The long-awaited Malaysian Red Crescent Sarawak (MRCS) Kuching Branch ‘Run to Save Lives 3.0’ project will be held on June 18. According to its deputy chairman Dr Chou Chii Ming, the fun run this year will have two routes (3km and 5km) starting and ending at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) foyer. “This […]
Kuching Division rabies operation from May 8 to 12
KUCHING: The Sarawak Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government through the respective local authority (PBT) will carry out a rabies operation from May 8 to 12. The PBTs involved are Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). As of May, nine cases of rabies have […]
Mayor warns public against smoking in non-smoking zones
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has issued a stern warning to the public against smoking in non-smoking zones and possessing contraband cigarettes. Those caught will face summonses and fines of at least RM250 by Ministry of Health (MOH) enforcement officers. The mayor led a group of MBKS and MOH […]
Kuching goes smart with iBuyBack app launched
KUCHING: The iBuyBack App has been launched by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) today. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the app is part of the Buy Back Recycling Campaign, which encourages Kuching City South residents to recycle their waste in exchange for reward points. These points can be redeemed for household items. The […]
MBKS achieves 10 sustainability goals
KUCHING: In order to ensure sustainable development in Malaysia, it is important for both consumers and producers to adopt sustainable practises in their daily lives. This was highlighted by the Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng, who emphasised that such practices can foster innovation and lead to a more sustainable […]
Hari Raya Aidilfitri Combined Open House on May 7
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: The highly anticipated Hari Raya Aidilfitri Combined Open House 2023 will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at Dewan Komuniti, Kampung Haji Baki. This joyous event is set to be a grand celebration, organised in collaboration by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr. Sim Kui […]
Early waste collection for DBKU areas, some areas under MBKS, MPP
KUCHING: In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, Trienekens has announced that waste collection services for all areas under the jurisdiction of the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) with Friday collection schedule willl be carried out one day earlier (April 20). It said that this included some selected areas under the Kuching South […]
Remove abandoned heavy machinery or face action: MBKS
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has issued a notice to the owner of two units of abandoned heavy construction machinery at the parking area of a public park at Lorong Muara Tabuan 2A here. The council said the owner has been urged to remove the vehicles from the public area within two weeks, or […]
