Monday, 22 December 2025

MBKS mayor thanks councillors for dedication as term ends

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to councillors for their unwavering commitment and dedication since his appointment in September 2019. Speaking at the final full council meeting of the current term on Wednesday (Mar 26), Wee acknowledged the hard work and teamwork that have helped […]

Mas Gading Community College and MBKS implement Takakura composting

KUCHING: The SmartGreen Committee of Mas Gading Community College has collaborated with the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to learn and implement the Takakura composting technique. The initiative aims to raise awareness on the importance of food waste management while promoting green practices within the community. The programme, held at the MBKS Stutong Green Centre […]

Virtual Earth Hour hosted by SRDC coming Mar 22

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is elated to announce its participation in the Virtual Earth Hour 2025. It will be held in conjunction with the International Earth Hour event this coming Saturday (March 22) at 8.30 pm. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said MBKS will join alongside Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), Kota […]

MYSaveFood collects 200kg of food to fight waste

KUCHING: In a significant effort to combat food waste, the MYSaveFood Project collected and distributed approximately 200 kilogrammes of food and beverages contributed by traders at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Ramadan Bazaar at Stutong Market on March 4. This marks one of the highest amounts recorded since the initiative began at the bazaar […]

‘Bubur lambuk’ distributed to patrons at MBKS Ramadan Bazaar

KUCHING: A total of 700 packs of ‘bubur lambuk’ were distributed to the public within just 30 minutes at the annual Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Bubur Lambuk Distribution programme here. The programme held at the MBKS Ramadan Bazaar at Stutong Market was an initiative by the local council in conjunction with the fasting month. […]

Over 1,000 join ‘Walk With Me 3.0’ to raise cancer awareness

KUCHING: A wave of solidarity swept through the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) compound as more than 1,000 participants took part in the ‘Walk With Me (WWME) 3.0’ today (Feb 23). Organised by the Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN), the event aimed to raise public awareness about cancer — a real-life battle […]

State-level CNY celebration on Jan 29

KUCHING: Sarawak will host the state-level Chinese New Year (CNY) Open House 2025 on Jan 29, the first day of the celebration, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said a formal press release with more comprehensive details would be issued on Jan 22. “The open house […]

MBKS reaches out via caring community programme

KUCHING: The MBKS Caring Community Programme is a poignant reminder of the season’s true spirit of compassion, introspection and unity. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the essence of sharing joy and blessings with those in need reinforces the values of care and togetherness that define the festive season. “As […]

Building a caring society is a collective effort, says MBKS Mayor

KUCHING: Building a caring society is not solely the responsibility of the government or corporations, but a collective effort by everyone, says Datuk Wee Hong Seng. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor pointed out the essence of support lies in the care shown, rather than the amount received. “After the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen […]

Sim rallies MBKS troops to keep Kuching ahead

KUCHING: Staff at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) have been told not to rest on their laurels but to move forward by thinking out of the box. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian reminded them that is no longer business as usual. In this context he said gone are the days when […]