KUCHING: Aug 1 is annually celebrated as Kuching City Day to commemorate the city’s elevation to city status in 1988, marking the 35th year of this significant milestone.
Over the years, Kuching has seen remarkable developments and achievements, notably being recognised as a ‘creative city of gastronomy’ by Unesco.
This year’s Kuching City Day celebration was hosted by Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and held at Kuching Waterfront.
On this occasion, New Sarawak Tribune spoke to several members of the public to gather their views and aspirations for a greater future for Kuching City.
Peter Martin, 53, expressed his admiration for the progress and modernisation that has taken place in the city. He highlighted the peaceful coexistence of people from diverse religious and racial backgrounds. Looking ahead, he hopes that Kuching will become a popular city among Asian countries and be recognised as a clean and harmonious place.
Ramli Omar Baki, 54, observed the significant evolution of Kuching City with widespread development, even extending to the villages. He expressed his aspiration for Sarawak to become more advanced in the next decade.
Harrison Dawin, 30, acknowledged the remarkable changes in the city’s economy and tourism sectors. His hope for Sarawak is continued progress, particularly in the development sector, with the goal of reaching a level comparable to Kuala Lumpur.
Juriah Bujir, 47, sees great potential for Kuching City’s development, especially in terms of its economy, tourism, and natural environment. The state’s abundance of nature presents an opportunity for further growth. The achievements made over the past 35 years are worth celebrating and should be shared with the next generation.
