Winners of Kuching South Child Council competition announced
KUCHING: In conjunction with World Children’s Day, the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has announced the winners of the Kuching South Child Council (KSCC) Logo Design and Slogan Competition. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this creative initiative engaged young talents to design a unique identity for the KSCC. “Winners of the competition are […]
Cheongsam Festival 2024 to showcase Sarawak’s batik culture and unity
KUCHING: The third Cheongsam Festival 2024 will highlight Sarawak’s unique local batik culture, blending tradition with creativity to promote unity and celebrate cultural diversity. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the event offers participants the opportunity to incorporate local batik materials into their cheongsam outfits, showcasing Sarawak’s harmony and cultural […]
MBKS bags JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Award for recycling initiative
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has been honoured with the JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Award 2024, receiving recognition for its outstanding contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. According to a statement today (Sept 24) the award celebrates MBKS’ groundbreaking iBuyBack project, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting recycling […]
MBKS mayor urges youth to preserve cultural heritage
KUCHING: Datuk Wee Hong Seng wants the people, especially the current generation, to continue to remember their respective roots and culture. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor said this is to ensure that the culture and roots can be taught towards the next generation. “All these cultural aspects and elements should be continous to […]
Industrial zone secures RM15.4 bln in investments
KUCHING: The Sama Jaya Free Industrial Zone has successfully attracted RM15.4 billion in foreign and domestic investments, driven by business-friendly regulations and robust infrastructure. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that the industrial zone emerged as a key economic driver as it created over 15,000 jobs with an annual wage […]
Students uncover Kenyalang Park’s past
KUCHING: A collaborative project to document the collective memories of Kenyalang Park has been met with enthusiasm by both the local community and the Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Led by Associate Professor Eric Chen and students from the Department of Architecture at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan, the project involved in-depth […]
Hockey team swallowed by simple mistakes
KUCHING: Sarawak’s male hockey team suffered a disappointing 0-6 defeat to Perak in their opening match of the tournament held at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Hockey Stadium today (Aug 17). Despite their best efforts, the home team were unable to find the back of the net against their more experienced opponents. Team manager […]
MBKS calls for review to keep laws relevant
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng is seeking more legal bite to enforce the law effectively in today’s context. He is thus calling for a review of existing ordinances and regulations. He said presently penalties are often too lenient, allowing offenders to continue engaging in illegal practices without much consequence. […]
Yuanji dance epitomises spirit of unity
KUCHING: About 100 people participated in a mass performance of the Yuanji dance at the Kuching South City Council Square (MBKS) on Friday (Aug 9). MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng who was there to witness the event urged attendees to embody the spirit of togetherness, empowering more individuals to enhance their mental and physical […]
Looking for 1,500 running buddies
KUCHING: The Sarawak Deaf Sports Association is aiming to attract over 1,500 runners for its Silent Run 4.0 on Nov 24 at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) lobby. The event will feature two categories: a 5km run starting at 6.30am and a 3km run beginning at 6.45am.Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk […]
