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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Mayor Wee urges public to show love for Sarawak by participating in 722 Walk
Dato Wee Hong Seng KUCHING (July 20): Sarawakians are invited to show their love for the state by joining the 722 Walk next Tuesday, held in conjunction with this year's Sarawak Day celebration. Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said everyone can take part in the walk in the spriit of unity to show their pride and love for Sarawak. 'The 3km-walk is set to begin at MBKS Complex, passing through Jalan Padungan, the Kuching Waterfront and Darul Hana Bridge, before concluding at Dataran Ibu Pertiwiku,' he said during his Facebook live session 'Shall WEE Talk'. Wee encouraged participants to wear the state colours of red, yellow and black, or dress in traditional or cultural attire to show their love for Sarawak. The 722 Walk is open to everyone, irrespective of their backgrounds and beliefs. The Mayor reminded all that Sarawak Day is not just a celebration, but a time to reflect on the journey that Sarawak has gone through and what Sarawakians should do for their state. The forthcoming event will feature light refreshments, a Zumba warm-up session and a flag-raising ceremony at Dataran Ibu Pertiwiku. Wee believed that the walk will strengthen Sarawakians' unity, celebrate their identity and show the world what it truly means to be a Sarawakian. It will mark the first time MBKS together with Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) jointly undertake the walk, with MBKS taking the lead this time. He said non-Sarawakians are also welcome to join the walk to show their support for what Sarawak is fighting for. 'I have come across some Chinese nationals who said that they choose Sarawak because it is a safe and politically stable place. 'They choose to send their children to the international schools here, allowing the young generation to pick up both English and Bahasa Malaysia as well as local dialects such as Hokkien,' he added. 722 Walk sarawak day Wee Hong Seng
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Wee urges public to be an organ donor, save lives
Wee speaks during his Facebook live session 'Shall WEE Talk' yesterday. KUCHING (July 20): Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng is encouraging the public to do their part in saving lives by signing up as organ donors. Noting that some people subscribe to blind faith, he said it is time for them to discard their superstition that when people die, their bodies should be intact. 'As one's life comes to an end, it does not necessarily mean that the organs cannot be better used to save lives. Think about those who are in need of organs and consider registering as an organ donor,' he told his Facebook live session 'Shall WEE Talk' yesterday. Wee emphasised that organ donation is a noble charity that aligns with the spirit of helping others and saving lives. He said he had met personnel from the Sarawak General Hospital's Organ Donation Unit during a blood donation campaign recently, adding that the unit serves as a platform to encourage and appeal to more members of the public to sign up as organ donors. 'It will be beautiful and significant if people can save lives even after they pass away. Organ donation is a charity that should be promoted.' The Mayor said no one could physically take away anything with them when they die. Given this, he said it would mean a lot if they can give their consent to having their organs harvested for those who need them the most. lead organ donor save lives Wee Hong Seng
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Mayor: MBKS assessing tree health near Pending school after recent incident
Dato Wee Hong Seng KUCHING (July 20): The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is conducting an assessment on the sustainability of the big trees near Chung Hua Middle School No.1 in Pending here in light of a recent fallen tree case. Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said they need to determine whether those big trees are still healthy or have withered with times, particularly on the root parts that are beneath the soil. 'We have discussed about the matter and requested the relevant authorities to do an assessment on the trees. This is a move to ensure that those big trees are good to stay,' he said during his Facebook live session 'Shall WEE Talk' yesterday. Wee said the relevant authorities are also doing a wind velocity test in a bid to figure out why the tree had fallen. He said this is necessary since no one can predict the wind speed and they have to be sure the wind velocity is at a normal rate. According to him, three men were needed to remove the fallen tree, which had already been chopped into pieces. 'This goes to show how heavy the big tree is, but it was uprooted by the gust. We can only imagine how strong the wind was.' Given the current global climate change, the Mayor said the weather is becoming more unpredictable with strong winds and a high volume of rainfall, causing flash floods and other disasters. Despite this, Wee said this is not the time to give excuses but to focus on the necessary efforts to figure out the root cause of the problem. He also hoped that the community would not speculate on the reasons behind the fallen tree. 'No one wants to see any untoward incidents such as a fallen tree. Cutting down the trees may be our last resort, but for now, we will try our best to maintain them like trimming withered branches,' he said.
Borneo Post
13-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Kuching Festival Food Fair set for July 25–Aug 17
Visitors arriving at the Kuching Festival 2023. — Photo by Galileo Petingi KUCHING (July 3): The 2025 Kuching Festival Food Fair will be held within the vicinity of MBKS Dewan Masyarakat from July 25 to Aug 17. Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said eatery operators within MBKS areas who plan to offer promotions or packages during the festival period can forward the relevant information to the MBKS for marketing purposes. He said MBKS will help them promote in a bid to prevent some operators from suffering a potential drop in business volume during the festival. 'Kuching Festival Food Fair is one of the most popular local events and MBKS, as the organiser, wants to see all F&B industry players benefit from it. 'We aspire to give a boost to the F&B industry during the festival,' he told his Facebook live 'Shall WEE Talk' yesterday. Wee noted that some eatery operators may have not successfully applied for a booth, or they do not have enough manpower to run a stall at the forthcoming festival. Nonetheless, he said they can do promotions at their respective outlets to support the festival. 'For as long as you do special offers or promotions during the Kuching Festival Food Fair period, loop us in and we will include your promotions in our promotional flyers so that more people learn about it.' The Mayor said MBKS will notify major restaurants, hotels and eatery operators of this move, enabling them to submit relevant information. 'We look forward to the participation of all, and together we can make this year's Kuching Festival Food Fair even more inclusive and significant,' he added. Meanwhile, Wee invites people from all walks of life to join the 2025 722 Walk, which will begin at 6am from the MBKS Complex. Participants are expected to take a stroll along Jalan Padungan and all the way to the Kuching Waterfront, showing their love for a united Sarawak. According to him, the walk will be about three kilometres, making it suitable for people of all ages. 'We encourage participants to don red, yellow and black shirts, which are the colours of our state flag,' said Wee. Admission is free and the orgniser will not issue t-shirt. Everyone is welcome to be a part of the 722 Walk. 'No registration is needed and we do not do a head-count. All we want is for more people to join in the walk,' he said. The Mayor said a Zumba session will be held on Aug 2 in conjunction with the Kuching Festival Food Fair, and interestd individuals are advised to register via the iPeople App. 2025 Kuching Festival Food Fair lead wee hong seng
Borneo Post
13-07-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Mayor Wee urges vigilance as Sarawak logs three more rabies cases
File photo shows a pet owner bringing his dog for vaccination at a Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak's rabies awareness and immunisation programme. KUCHING (July 13): Sarawak recorded three rabies cases from July 7 to 11, two of which involved stray dogs, said Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng. According to him, the two positive cases involving stray dogs occurred in Moyan Square, Batu Kawah, and Bintulu. 'The other case involved a pet dog from Lorong 3, Taman Sri Moyan, Batu Kawah,' he said during his Facebook live 'Shall WEE Talk' yesterday. Wee said all dog owners are required to send their pets for anti-rabies vaccination regularly, as stipulated under Section 40 of the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999. Failing this, he said they will face a fine not exceeding RM2,500. He added that dog owners who fail to show proof of vaccination may also face legal action. Pointing out that rabies remains a public health threat to Sarawakians, the Mayor urged everyone to remain vigilant and do what they must to curb its spread. Wee also called upon pet owners to bring their dogs for the jab at a mass anti-rabies vaccination campaign to be held at the MBKS Dewan Masyarakat on Sept 20, in conjunction with the World Rabies Day. He said another similar drive is scheduled to take place at the Sarawak Basketball Association's premises in Taman Seng Goon on Oct 4. 'MBKS has been organising free anti-rabies vaccination programmes, and the last of its kind was held at the Mayor Song Swee Guan Park in Tabuan Jaya.' Wee hoped that dog owners will seize these opportunities to make sure that their pets are vaccinated against rabies. He said this is a move to protect not just their own pets but also their family and the community at large. He also reminded all that rabies is fatal, and that prevention is better than cure. lead new cases rabies vaccination drive wee hong seng
