Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng calls to illegal hawkers operating in Tabuan Jaya to apply for the MyKiosk programme or face enforcement action after the given deadline. During a visit to the MyKiosk site this morning, Wee said the council is making efforts to legalise unlicensed hawkers, though he could not promise immediate business opportunities for those who relocate there. “For the first six months, stall rental will be free. After that, a monthly fee of RM80 will be charged for the following six months,”Read More

KUCHING: SUPP Secretary-General Datuk Sebastian Ting has expressed full support for the recently signed Joint Declaration between Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, calling it a landmark step in redefining federal-state relations, especially in the governance of natural resources. Speaking at a press conference, Ting commended Premier Abang Johari for his comprehensive and forward-looking winding-up speech in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, particularly his emphasis on the Joint Declaration signed on May 21 in Kuala Lumpur. “Sarawak is indeedRead More

The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has been recognised as one of the “Outstanding Partners of Shandong Province Friendship Cities” by the Shandong Provincial Government, People’s Republic of China. The award, presented during the 2025 Shandong International Friendship Cities Cooperation and Exchange Week, acknowledges MPP’s active and longstanding sister city collaboration with Yantai City. MPP is among 16 international cities to receive this inaugural honour, which aims to strengthen global cooperation and people-to-people ties with Shandong. Receiving the award on behalf of the Council, MPP Chairman Cr. Tan Kai said, “ThisRead More

In the spirit of community solidarity, Sentosa State Assemblyman Wilfred Yap, together with Penghulu Jakup Buan, TR Christopher Chaong, and TR Michael Mada, recently visited underprivileged families to distribute Gawai food baskets in preparation for the upcoming Gawai celebrations. The initiative, he said aimed to ease the financial burden of needy households. Each carefully prepared food basket contains essential festive food items, ensuring that the recipients can participate in the festive Gawai celebrations with joy. During the visit, Yap took time to personally interact with the families, listen to theirRead More

The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) held a special service counter at the MBKS Lobby today from 8:30am to 12:00pm to assist the public with various government-related applications. Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the initiative is part of MBKS’ continuous efforts to improve access to essential services, especially for vulnerable groups such as senior citizens and students. “We want to ensure that no one is left behind. This is about bringing services closer to the people, especially those who may face difficulties navigating the system on their own,” heRead More

Member of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly for N.13 Batu Kitang Debate on the Opening Address by Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak First Meeting, Fourth Session of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN Sarawak) Tan Sri Datuk Amar Speaker,I am truly honoured and grateful for the opportunity to participate in this debate on the Opening Address delivered by Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak. First and foremost, I wish to congratulate Tuan Yang Terutama for his articulate speech, which outlines a clear vision for Sarawak’s ongoing progressRead More

Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has ordered the closure of a private development site along Jalan Kwong Tiong following earthworks that were carried out without approved engineering plans which is a violation of Clause 8A of the Sarawak Building Ordinance 1996, which also requires prior planning permission. He said the unauthorized works have caused significant inconvenience to nearby residents, especially due to the movement of earth being transported to the site. The activity has also led to damage on Council-maintained roads. Tan Kai, who visited the site during today’s enforcement operation,Read More

A total of 117 outstanding students from the Batu Kawa constituency, who excelled in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), were yesterday awarded certificates and incentives by the Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government and also N14 Batu Kawah Assemblyman, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. The awards were presented in recognition of their excellent academic achievements. The students who received the awards achieved a minimum of 5As in their respective examinations. They are mostly from SMK Batu Kawa,Read More

MBKS Councillor Eric Tay expressed his strong support for the Sarawak government’s initiative of investing RM3.5 billion over the past five years in developing digital infrastructure and driving economic digitalisation. “As someone who has served at the grassroots level for many years, I’ve personally witnessed how many elderly residents have become accustomed to using SPay Global for purchases and to receive assistance. This clearly shows that digitalisation has truly made people’s lives more convenient and helped them stay connected to society. This is not just a technological upgrade, but aRead More

The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch held another “Night Counter Service” event on Thursday evening at Life Café Padungan, continuing to provide assistance to tertiary students and residents. This service followed the enthusiastic response from the previous week, with many people coming to seek help. During the event, Miri Mayor Adam Yii happened to pass by the site. Upon learning that the Kuching Branch was hosting the night counter service, he stopped to understand the service content and said words of encouragement the Kuching Branch Service Team. YiiRead More

Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap conducted a site visit to evaluate the scope of works, costing, and suitable location for a proposed futsal court under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) funding of RM120,000. The visit was initiated following appeals by the village development and security committee (JKKK) on behalf of the local community for improved recreational facilities to promote youth engagement and healthy activities. Recognizing the importance of sports in fostering community bonding and physical well-being, Yap took proactive steps to assess the feasibility of constructing a futsal court inRead More

Kota Sentosa State Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap acknowledged the concerns and feedback raised by Bobby William, Ex President of Parti Bangsa Dayak Sarawak regarding the “Sumbangan Ikhlas Gawai” initiative specifically for villages in dayak kampungs in his constituency of N12 Kota Sentosa and appreciate the opportunity to clarify its intent. The initiative was conceived with the sincere aim of appreciation and providing modest assistance to families in the Dayak community residing in kampungs in the constituency of N12 Kota Sentosa during the festive season. Contrary to Bobby William’s opinion, Yap saidRead More

The Kuching Branch of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), upon public demand, will once again organize a Night Counter Service for the People on Thursday, May 15 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, located at Life Cafe @ Jalan Padungan, Kuching. Wung said the main purpose of this program is to help more students of higher learning institutions who have yet to complete the application process for the RM1,200 Special Living Allowance, in addition to providing various support services to the community. Previously, he said its first night counterRead More

Kota Sentosa Assemblyman Wilfred Yap has voiced his frustration over the irresponsible actions of certain drivers who park their vehicles on covered drains, causing damage to public infrastructure. This comes after the recent completion of a RM1.1 million RTP drainage upgrade project at the 7th Mile Old Bazaar, aimed at resolving persistent flash flooding issues in the area. Despite the successful implementation of the RTP project, Yap has received complaints that the rainwater discharge outlet connected to the newly upgraded drain has been damaged due to unscrupulous parking by motorists.Read More