Robotic urology programme positions Sarawak as regional leader
KUCHING: Sarawak has emerged as the only centre in East Malaysia offering a robotic urology programme, performing over 250 procedures since 2023. The achievement was highlighted by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian at the 34th Malaysian Urological Conference (MUC 2025) at Pullman Hotel here today, with Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, […]
Mayor on how to resolve issues effectively
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said open communication between all departments and divisions is essential in strengthening teamwork and improving problem-solving efficiency. Good communication forms the foundation of unity within the council and ensures that all members move in the same direction towards delivering better services to the community, […]
YPS hosts “Where Diversity Shines” Deepavali celebration
KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) successfully organised the Deepavali Get Together 2025 themed “Where Diversity Shines,” held at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) yesterday. In a statement today, the event aimed to bring together youths and communities from various backgrounds in the spirit of Deepavali, fostering friendship, understanding, and appreciation of Sarawak’s cultural diversity. […]
MBKS, Health Dept launch no-smoking zones awareness campaign
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will work closely with the Sarawak Health Department to launch a public awareness campaign on the enforcement of no-smoking zones under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations (Act 852). According to Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, the initiative is crucial to ensure the public understands and complies with […]
Mooncakes for residents, hawkers
KUCHING: Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng, together with Deputy Mayor Datuk Zaiedi Suhaili, Councillors, and MBKS staff, distributed mooncakes to residents at the KMC flats as well as to hawkers at various markets and hawker centres under Kuching South’s jurisdiction. The activity was held to celebrate the Mid-Autumn or […]
Mid-Autumn Festival enhances communal bonds
KUCHING: The Mid-Autumn Festival turned out to be more than just a cultural celebration for residents of Jln Mathies, Padungan Utara and Bukit Mata, as a community outreach programme brought them together in a meaningful way. The event, organised by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) councillor Eric Tay and his team in collaboration with the […]
Free anti-rabies programme for dogs on Oct 4
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS), in collaboration with the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS), will be holding a free anti-rabies vaccination, licensing, microchipping and subsidised neutering programme for dogs this Saturday (October 4). The programme, which runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, will take place at Dewan Persatuan Bola Keranjang Sarawak […]
MBKS delegation visits Seoul cultural centre
SEOUL: A Kuching South City Council (MBKS) delegation led by Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng visited the Guro Creative Convergence Centre and the Cheon Wang Youth Cultural Centre in Seoul as part of Kuching South’s commitment to advance the UNICEF Child Friendly City Initiative (CFCI). During the visit, the delegation toured both centres which offer […]
MBKS councillor backs call to restore Sarawak’s pre-1985 powers
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) councillor Eric Tay Tze Kok has voiced strong support for Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s call for the federal government to restore Sarawak’s pre-1985 powers. He said these powers are Sarawak’s rightful entitlements under the Federal Constitution and the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), and […]
E-parking system effective Jan 1
KUCHING: A smart parking system will be introduced here from Jan 1, 2026, making it the first city in Malaysia to integrate public and private parking into a single digital platform. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that the initiative was in line with the Sarawak Premier’s vision for digital […]