Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

Be an example to other councils, MBKS staff told

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) employees must uphold their leadership qualities for other local councils to emulate, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Citing their exemplary work as frontliners during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Sim lauded their sacrifices and dedication to the community.

MBKS adapting to meet society’s expectations

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) takes pride in serving Kuching and Kuchingites and upholding the public service values of integrity, service and excellence, its Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said. He said MBKS continues to keep improving its service delivery and have been innovating as well adapting to meet

Creative persons with disabilities will not be side-lined: Tiong

KUCHING: Federal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing will look into the plight of persons with disabilities (PWD) who are talented in creative painting. According to Tiong, his ministry will also look into the welfare of the artists to ensure that they are not

27 receive MRP grants from Jinep

BAU: A total of 27 recipients received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM211,400 from Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Jinep, who is the Tasik Biru assemblyman, presented the grants at his

RM650k upgrading projects for Igan

MATU: Three Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) upgrading projects will be implemented in Igan constituency. According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya was present to witness the hand-over of the RTPs by the representative

MP looking at ways to help cancer patient from poor family

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii paid a visit to a cancer-stricken patient at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) on Monday (Dec 12). Dr Yii said the patient had sought help from him during this tough time as he was diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer, which has spread to other

MA63 resolution hinges on political will: Jeniri

KUCHING: A leading political analyst said there is a need for tacit political commitment to solve matters concerning the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report. National Council of Professors senior fellow Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir said should all matters be resolved in their totality, the next

Creating prosperous community via focus group

KUCHING: The Kejiranan Mesra (KJM) under the supervision of the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is a focus group appointed by DBKU to create a prosperous community that meets the criteria of the CBSSS: Clean, Beautiful, Safe, Smart and Sustainable Plan. Its director Mohamed Khaidir Abang said the appointment of

Road project to take off next year

KUCHING: Road users can look forward to smoother traffic flow once the road upgrading project from the Yayasan Sarawak intersection at Jalan Sultan Tengah to Santubong is completed. In a speech at the Kejiranan Mesra (KJM) dinner held at a hotel here yesterday, Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg

Premier proposes more car-free time for locals

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has suggested that the North Kuching City Hall (DBKU) car-free morning programme be extended to twice a month in the future. “With the programme, families will be able to do leisure activities together and foster better relationships among local residents,” he said.