Kuching South will turn ‘Trash to Hope' at World Environment Day event tomorrow
Wee (ninth left) and Deputy Mayor Datuk Dr Zaiedi Suhaili (seventh left) join councillors and event collaborators for a group photo. – Photo by Henrietta Liza
KUCHING (June 13): The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will celebrate World Environment Day tomorrow with sustainability-focused activities and community programmes.
The event themed 'Trash to Hope' will take place at Dewan Masyarakat MBKS, Jalan Padungan from 9am to 12pm.
Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the event's theme reflects a collective aspiration to transform waste into meaningful resources through community-driven efforts.
'It is all about cultivating a mindset shift from seeing the waste as a problem to recognising its potential as a solution,' he told a press conference today.
'We always believe building a cleaner and greener future requires the participation of all of us, from young children to senior citizens, from households to businesses.'
Among the highlights is the 'Bank Sampah Programme' recycling initiative, which includes the collection of electronic waste, used cooking oil, and other recyclable materials under MBKS' ongoing buyback programme.
The Kuching Natural Farmers Market will also take part, bringing together 31 stalls offering farm-fresh produce, handmade eco-friendly products, and natural goods.
Wee noted that the market, which initially began with fewer than 20 vendors, now features between 40 and 50 stalls and is held on the first and third Saturdays of every month.
The celebration will also involve a donation drive in support of Kuching Food Aid Donation, where the public can contribute basic necessities to assist underprivileged communities in need.
Soka Gakkai Malaysia (Sarawak branch) will also showcase its biennial 'Run for Peace' programme by introducing the concept of eco bricks.
Visitors will be able to learn how to make eco bricks using recycled plastic and contribute to the construction of an eight-by-22-foot peace sculpture to be displayed at MBKS.
There will also be the Eco Grand Fashion Face-Off, a creative fashion competition for children aged four to 12, organised by the MBKS Child Council as part of the council's ongoing involvement in the Unicef00 Child-Friendly City Initiative.
The competition aims to promote environmental awareness through upcycled fashion, with cash prizes and certificates to be awarded to winners in two age categories.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is expected to officiate at the event. lead MBKS wee hong seng World Environment Day
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