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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
Road closures to begin this evening for Kuching Street Parade 2025, rehearsals
Handout shows the roads that will be closed for the parade. KUCHING (Aug 12): Several roads will close temporarily every evening from today until Saturday for the Kuching Street Parade 2025. Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) said this evening (Aug 12), Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg will be closed from 7pm for the first rehearsal until completion. Tomorrow and Thursday (Aug 13-14), Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Jalan Main Bazaar, Jalan Wayang, Jalan Temple, and Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman will be closed from 6pm until completion. DBKU said on the day of the parade, road closures will begin at 4pm and remain in effect until the parade concludes. 'The affected areas include Bulatan Sri Aman and its exit to Jalan Padungan, the access route to Bulatan Sri Aman from Jalan Ban Hock, Jalan Abell Utara, and the traffic light junctions at Jalan Abell and Jalan Petanak, as well as Jalan Sungai Padungan and the traffic lights at Jalan Padungan. 'Additional closures will impact the access to Jalan Chan Chin Ann from Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Song Thian Cheok, the traffic lights at Jalan Bukit Mata, Jalan Borneo, and the junction at Jalan Lebuh Wayang and Jalan Main Bazaar. 'Roads near SK St Mary, including Jalan Temple, Jalan Lebuh Wayang, and Jalan Wawasan, will also be closed. Access to Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg from Jalan Main Bazaar and Jalan Satok, particularly near the RTM traffic lights, will be restricted, along with Jalan McDougall,' DBKU said in a statement. In light of these closures, DBKU advised all road users to plan their journeys ahead of time and to use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion. The commission thanked members of the public for their cooperation and invited everyone to attend and celebrate the vibrant Kuching Street Parade 2025. DBKU Kuching Street Parade 2025 lead
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
State Secretary officiates August Ibu Pertiwi flag-raising
Guests pose for a group photo at Dataran Ibu Pertiwi. – Sarawak Public Communications Unit photo KUCHING (Aug 10): State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki officiated at the August edition of the monthly flag-raising ceremony at Dataran Ibu Pertiwi here today. The ceremony began with a march-in of the guard of honour by the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) contingent, followed by the singing of the state anthem, Ibu Pertiwi. A Sarawak Public Communications Unit report said the event was further enlivened with a special performance featuring elements of local cultural heritage, reflecting the harmony of the various ethnic communities. Also present were Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Kuching North Datuk Bandar Datuk Hilmy Othman, departments heads, and other invited guests. The Ibu Pertiwi flag-raising ceremony is an initiative by DBKU to strengthen patriotism and unity among the people of Sarawak. Since its introduction in July 2024, it has been held monthly, with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officiating the inaugural edition. Dataran Ibu Pertiwi flag raising lead Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki
Borneo Post
06-08-2025
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Temporary road closures in Kuching for parade preparations
The headquarters of the Kuching North City Commision stands tall atop Bukit Siol in Petra Jaya, Kuching. – File photo KUCHING (Aug 6): Several roads surrounding Padang Merdeka here are being closed in stages, starting today, to facilitate the preparations for the Kuching Street Parade 2025. In a statement yesterday, Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) said Jalan McDougall and Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg would be partially closed to allow setting-up of canopies and stage installations for the event, scheduled to take place this Aug 16 – running from 6pm to 11pm. The road closure timeline comprises: · Aug 6 to 11 – for site preparation works · Aug 12 to 15 – for parade rehearsals · Aug 16 – Parade Day · Aug 17 to 19 – for site maintenance and clean-up DBKU advised road users to plan their travel ahead of time and use alternative routes during the period to avoid congestion and delays. 'We express our appreciation for the public's cooperation and understanding in ensuring the smooth running of the event,' it said in a statement. Kuching North City Commission Kuching Street Parade lead road closure
Free Malaysia Today
02-08-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Kuching to have longest riverfront and new landmark garden
Kuching North mayor Hilmy Othman said a 16-hectare floral garden will be developed near Jalan Astana and would be a major public attraction and eco-tourism destination. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Kuching Waterfront is to be extended and will be Malaysia's longest river waterfront under a development plan by the Kuching North City Hall which includes a 16-hectare floral garden, inspired by Singapore's Gardens by the Bay. Kucing North mayor Hilmy Othman said the extended Kuching Waterfront will run from Sungai Bintangor to the Satok Bridge, the Borneo Post reported. The project is part of plans by the city hall (DBKU) to transform Kuching into a low-carbon, globally competitive capital city under Sarawak's development strategy. The 16-hectare floral garden, one of the headline projects, is to be developed near Jalan Astana. Hilmy said the floral garden would serve as a major public attraction and eco-tourism destination, drawing both tourists and plant lovers. Complementing this is the upcoming Bamboo Gallery, a 25-hectare green architecture and sustainability education centre near Jalan Crookshank. 'These projects aim to preserve the site's natural greenery and heritage,' Hilmy said. He said DBKU would continue investing in infrastructure that blends sustainability with public benefit. The city has already installed more than 2,000 smart streetlights to cut energy use and reduce maintenance costs, along with over 300 CCTVs to boost security. A smart parking system, set to replace the coupon model, is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2025 and integrated into the iDBKU digital platform.
Borneo Post
01-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
DBKU to build floral garden inspired by Singapore's iconic Gardens by the Bay
Hilmy (second right) joins other distinguished guests for a photo call at the event. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (Aug 1): The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has announced plans to build a new 16-hectare floral garden, inspired by Singapore's renowned Gardens by the Bay, in an effort to enhance urban greenery and boost eco-tourism. According to Kuching North Datuk Bandar Dato Hilmy Othman, the proposed garden will be located near Jalan Astana, where the existing Orchid Garden will be relocated and incorporated into the new development. 'DBKU will relocate the current Orchid Garden and develop a new floral garden on a 16-hectare site, making it more accessible to the public and positioning it as a major attraction for both tourists and plant lovers,' he said. He made the remarks during his speech at the 37th Kuching City Day celebration at Pangkalan Sapi, Petra Jaya here today. He said the development will draw inspiration and reference from the Gardens by the Bay project in Singapore, and that DBKU intends to work with experienced consultants to ensure the project meets international standards. The floral garden is part of a broader urban greening initiative by DBKU, which also includes the upcoming Bamboo Gallery Bamboo – an eco-architecture exhibition centre that will feature local bamboo species and information on environmental sustainability. Spanning 25 hectares, the Bamboo Gallery Bamboo is expected to be a new recreational destination in Kuching and will be developed around the Jalan Crookshank area, near Taman Perpaduan. 'We aim to preserve the site's natural greenery and heritage,' Hilmy added. The projects align with DBKU's vision to transform Kuching into a low-carbon city by 2030, in line with the Sarawak Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS 2030). 'DBKU plays a vital role in planning, developing, maintaining, and enhancing northern Kuching, particularly areas like the Kuching Waterfront, Dataran Ibu Pertiwi, the Botanical Garden, and Taman Perpaduan. 'These are all sources of pride for city residents,' said Hilmy, affirming that these sustainability- and innovation-driven projects reflect DBKU's commitment to making Kuching a greener, more livable, and globally competitive city. Themed 'Smart City of Unity, Embracing a Sustainable Future', the event was officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, representing Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Among the dignitaries present were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; State Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah; Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Project Coordination for Regional Development Agencies, DBKU and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi; State Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil; Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Law, State-Federal Relations and MA63) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali; State Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication (Sarawak Energy Berhad and Petros) Dato Ibrahim Baki; and Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. DBKU floral garden Gardens by the Bay Kuching Singapore
