Report non-compliance with SOPs

KUCHING: Eatery operators who are facing a hard time to get their customers to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been urged to report the matter to the relevant authorities. Kuching City South Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said there have been cases whereby operators could not get diners to sit […]

Council distributes dates and cash

KUCHING: The Kuching City South Council (MBKS) has distributed boxes of dates to 17 mosques and surau as well as financial aid to 150 children from needy families within the council areas in conjunction with the Ramadan month. Present to hand over dates and cash at the Darul Akhirat Surau, Kampung Lumba Kuda today (May […]

Mayor glad hotels and food courts stick to SOPs

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is satisfied with the level of public adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at eateries, hotels and food courts. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said he was happy with restaurants and other eateries offering takeaway for customers. “I am quite happy with some restaurants and hotels offering […]

Better to tapao food home

KUCHING: Although eateries are allowed for dine-in, the people have been encouraged to ‘tapao’ (take away) their food instead of eating out to curb the spread of Covid-19. Kuching City South Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that eating at home is much safer than gathering at coffee shops as the risk is […]

Local authorities to get more teeth

KUCHING: Local authorities will be empowered to close premises under their jurisdiction in a move to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state. A legislation known as Order of Closure of Premises to Control the Spread of Infectious Disease is being drafted to allow local councils issue closure order on errant premises. It will […]

Blood bank building for hospitals proposed

KUCHING: The Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) today suggested that the federal government set up a Blood Bank building for hospitals in the state. Datuk Wee Hong Seng made the suggestion while visiting a blood donation programme at the MBKS Community Hall on Sunday (Sept 20). The programme began on Saturday (Sept 19). […]

Village mosque to be upgraded

By Nur Shazreena Ali & By Alverdtekoster Anyap KUCHING: The upgrading of Darus Sa’adah mosque in Kampung Tabuan Melayu is expected to be completed next month, said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He said the special allocation for RM100,000 project was granted by Santubong parliamentary constituency and made available under […]

62 receive QR codes

KUCHING: Some 62 vendors from India Street Pedestrian Mall received their QR codes from Qmunity Group at India Street here on Monday (August 10). President of India Street Pedestrian Mall, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, said the vendors requested for QR codes from the tracking application so that it is easier for shoppers to enter their […]

Comply with the SOPs

KUCHING: Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng today urged all those operating at the Kenyalang Food Centre to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). The SOPs include measuring the temperatures and recording details of those who visited the centre. He suggested that […]

All traders under MBKS screened

KUCHING: All traders at the three markets under Kuching City South Council (MBKS) have taken their Covid-19 tests since last Wednesday. The three markets involved are Sungai Apong Market, Petanak Market and Kenyalang Market. This was said by MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng in reply to a query during a live session conducted on […]