KUCHING: As Muslims celebrate Aidiladha this Friday, the weekend also packs a significant date for the people of Kuching City as Saturday marks the 32nd year anniversary for Kuching being recognised as a city.
Like all other celebrations before this, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and as an effort to curb its spread, the 32nd anniversary celebration of Kuching City Day will be low-key.
Kuching South City Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that a simple ceremony will be held to mark Kuching City Day on August 1 to commemorate the day that Kuching was granted the city status in which was in the year 1988.
Yesterday, New Sarawak Tribune interviewed several Kuchingites from different walks of life to find out about their hopes for their hometown, the City of Kuching.
NADARIE KHALIT, 54, HAWKER
‘I hope Kuching City will offer more job opportunities to its citizens. This can help improve their incomes and contribute to the nation’s economy.’
AHMED EIZLAN, 20, STUDENT
‘I hope there will be more education opportunities for all the people of Kuching. I also hope that access and assistance to education will be readily available to everyone.’
LIM TZE WEI, 50, FISHMONGER
‘I hope we can continue to live in peace and harmoniously and remain united as one despite our different beliefs.’
MOHD ISMAHISYAM ISMAIL, 31, BORNEO HIGHWAY COORDINATOR
‘I hope there will be more public transportation services to minimise traffic congestion in Kuching City.’
ABDEL YEMENI SLUHI, 25, HEALTH AND SAFETY ENVIRONMENT SUPERVISOR
‘ Kuching should have more facilities that promote a healthy lifestyle such as introducing cycling lanes. This will allow the youth and community to be more active in life. I also hope Kuching will organise more activities that promote the local culture and diversity that we represent.
MOHAMMAD ARIFF ARBI, 29, ENTREPRENEUR
‘Kuching’s diversity inspires its identity. As Kuching City grows, I hope we will continue to maintain unity through sharing the common values and goals. I hope we will push for greater sustainability and take responsibility in preparing a better world for the future generations.’
AZFARINA MASRI, 29, TAX ASSISTANT
‘I hope Kuching City will be able to provide better services and smart facilities to the public. Recycling bins should be available everywhere and the smart parking system should be better promoted to transform Kuching into a smart city.’
