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 […]
Call to register for city council’s events
KUCHING: Sarawakians are invited to take the chance to register for Kuching Zumba Fiesta 2024 and Mayor’s Walk 2024. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has called on the community to register for the excitement and health benefit events. “The Kuching Zumba Fiesta 2024 will take place this Sunday (August 4), at Jubilee Ground, Jalan […]
Mayor’s Walk set to draw 10,000
KUCHING: The Mayor’s Walk organised by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng who welcomed the public’s participation called on them to show up early at the event location along Jalan Canna Lily Boulevard on Aug 18. “We have prepared about 10,000 […]
MBKS supports NGOs in organising community programmes
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will give full support and co-operation to all non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in organising beneficial programmes for the community. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that events such as the International Day of Yoga brings a positive impact on the Kuching community. “I urge other NGOs to also […]
MBKS lauds for its best record management governance
KUCHING : Kuching South City Council (MBKS) recently won the Sarawak State Public Service Records Management Evaluation and Appreciation Award (City and Municipal Council level) 2023 under the Best City / Municipal Council Category. In its press statement issued today (June 27) said the award was organised by the Sarawak State Library with the main […]
Cross-country walk encourages healthy lifestyle
KUCHING: The Cross-Country Walk programme serves as a call for everyone to persist in exercising and developing a healthy lifestyle. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng made this remark when officiating at the Cross-Country Walk 6.0 SJK Chung Hua No.3 here on Friday. According to him, with improved living standards, many […]