Help us work towards zero rabies cases: Wee
BY LEONG Z-KEEN KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has called on the public to work together to achieve zero rabies status. He hoped the public will cooperate with local government in ensuring the rabies ‘disaster’ does not spiral out of control. “I call it a disaster because the situation […]
Address residents’ complaints on collapsed drain
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak has urgently called upon the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to address the deteriorating drains along Lorong 2C2 in Tabuan Laru. Michael Kong, who is also special assistant to DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen, said this following the collapse of the concrete drain wall at the area, resulting […]
Celebrating mother Earth with car-free event
BY LEONG Z-KEEN KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) hosted a car-free morning event in conjunction with Earth Hour at Saradise today (March 23). Roads around the area were closed off by authorities as early as 6am and reopened at 10am to facilitate and promote awareness to the public towards the on-going issue of climate […]
MBKS’ Bring Your Own Bottle campaign to combat plastic pollution
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has launched the “Bring Your Own Bottle” (BYOB) campaign in conjunction with World Water Day 2024, as part of the council’s efforts to reduce the usage of single-use plastic bottles. In collaboration with Sar-Alam Indah Sdn Bhd, a wastewater management solutions provider, MBKS aims to curb the generation of […]
Work on water fun park begins
KUCHING: Preparations for the formal ground-breaking ceremony of the Kuching South City Hall (MBKS) water fun park are underway, said Datuk Wee Hong Seng. However, the Mayor said, clearing works in the area are in process. “The transfer of the site was completed four days ago, as previously reported. Consequently, plans for a formal ground-breaking […]
Stutong Ramadan Bazaar continues to draw enthusiastic crowds
BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI & SAMUEL KARUNIA KUCHING: Nestled within the Stutong Community Market parking lot, the bustling Ramadan Bazaar organised by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) continues its vibrant presence, drawing in a plethora of hawkers and enthusiastic customers alike. Since its relocation to the parking lot in 2021, the bazaar, which runs […]
Over 1,000 participate in Girl Guides Run
KUCHING: More than 1,000 participants joined the 2024 Girl Guides Run organised by the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia (PPPM), Sarawak Branch on Sunday. The run kick-off at around 6.30 am at Kuching South City Council (MBKS) compound here was flagged off by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar […]
Waste Bank programme targets used cooking oil
KUCHING: The Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng has called on the public to recycle their used cooking oil by selling it rather than disposing of it. This call to action comes in conjunction with the MBKS Waste Bank Programme, an initiative that not only collects general waste but also […]
Mayor vows to continue anti-rabies efforts
KUCHING: The provision of free anti-rabies mass vaccination, dog licensing and microchip implants will continue in an effort to curb the spread of rabies in areas under the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Its Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng affirmed the council’s commitment, stating that last year, they had allocated RM20,000 for this cause in […]
Community called to aid fire victims
KUCHING: The local community is being called upon to assist those affected by a devastating fire at a car workshop in Mile 4 1/2, Jalan Datuk Bandar Mustapha, which resulted in the tragic deaths of two elderly individuals this morning (Mar 2). Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the council […]
