A viral claim says an influencer ate RM76 worth of food at Kuching Food Festival without paying. MBKS says it will check first. [image: 1785027878912-mbks_rm76_claim.jpeg] Source: DayakDaily Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said he will look into the claim before drawing any conclusion. He said during his ShallWeeTalk live session on July 25 that he was not sure if the allegation was true. If it is proven, he said the person involved should step forward and settle the bill. Wee also reminded the public not to spread unverified claims too quickly, especially when images online may point people toward the wrong person. He said vendors work hard for a living, and RM76 is not a small amount for small food operators. Location: Kuching Food Festival, MBKS Community Hall Details: MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng says he will investigate the viral RM76 food bill claim Source: https://dayakdaily.com/mbks-mayor-to-probe-viral-claim-influencer-did-not-pay-rm76-food-bill-at-kuching-festival/ What do you think?

Piping works are now underway in Kenyalang Park after residents and hawkers complained about weak or inconsistent water supply. [image: 1784973906745-kenyalang_water.jpg] Source: DayakDaily KUCHING, July 25 - Kenyalang Park residents may see water pressure return to normal after Sarawak Water completes pipe works now being carried out in the area. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said Sarawak Water had identified the issue and was working on the affected pipeline, including installing and welding a 600mm by 200mm clamp tee. Why people are watching this Some residents had to wake up late at night to store water. Some hawkers also complained that low water pressure at night affected business operations. Wee said the works could be completed by next week if everything goes smoothly. MBKS will continue monitoring the matter and channel updates to residents. Location: Kenyalang Park, Kuching Details: Sarawak Water pipe works underway, MBKS monitoring follow-up Source: https://dayakdaily.com/piping-works-underway-to-resolve-kenyalang-park-water-pressure-issues/ What do you think?

Bintawa now has a new landmark: a roundabout featuring a traditional kotak fishing boat to honour Kuching’s early fishing community. [image: 1784595888415-bintawa-kotak-roundabout.jpg] Source: DayakDaily The Bintawa Kotak Roundabout was officially launched on July 20, with the landmark built around a traditional wooden fishing boat once widely used by Bintawa fishermen. Mayor of Kuching South Dato Wee Hong Seng said Bintawa was one of Kuching’s earliest fishing settlements. Many early Chinese immigrants settled there because of its close link to the Sarawak River, where fishing supplied fresh seafood to the growing city. He said the kotak boat symbolises the courage and resilience of local fishermen, and that the city should keep these stories visible even as Kuching continues to modernise. MBKS Deputy Mayor Dato Zaiedi Suhaili, Bintawa community leaders and MBKS councillors were also present. Location: Bintawa, Kuching South Details: New roundabout landmark features a traditional kotak fishing boat; MBKS says it honours Bintawa’s early fishing community. Source: https://dayakdaily.com/bintawa-kotak-roundabout-honours-kuchings-early-fishing-community/ What do you think?

Hui Sing一宗沟渠投诉被标成“已解决”，但现场再看，沟渠还是堵住。 [image: 1784455492695-mbks-hui-sing-drain.jpeg] 来源：The Borneo Post / handout photo 砂拉越行动党主席张健仁的特别助理 江峰年（Michael Kong Feng Nian） 说，古晋南市市政局（MBKS）在关闭市民投诉前，应该先到现场确认维修或清理工作真的完成。 这宗投诉涉及 Hui Sing Commercial Centre 一间百货公司前方的肮脏、堵塞沟渠。Kong 说，他之前通过 Talikhidmat 投诉，过后收到 MBKS 更新，指沟渠清理工作已在5月28日完成。 不过他回到现场查看后发现，沟渠里还是有积水，垃圾也还堆在里面。 地点： 古晋 Hui Sing Commercial Centre 详情： Kong 促请 MBKS 重新派人彻底清理，并解释为什么现场没改善，投诉却被标成完成。 新闻来源： The Borneo Post 住 Hui Sing 一带的朋友，有看到这个情况吗？你觉得呢？

A Hui Sing drain complaint was marked resolved, but the drain was still clogged when checked again. [image: 1784455492695-mbks-hui-sing-drain.jpeg] Source: The Borneo Post / handout photo Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen's special assistant Michael Kong said the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) should check maintenance work on-site before closing public complaints. The case involves a filthy and clogged drain in front of a department store at Hui Sing Commercial Centre. Kong said he reported it through Talikhidmat, then later received an update saying clearing work had been done on May 28. When he went back to the site, he said stagnant water and rubbish were still there. Location: Hui Sing Commercial Centre, Kuching Details: Kong wants MBKS to send workers back for proper cleaning and explain how the complaint was marked completed. Source: The Borneo Post Anyone around Hui Sing saw this drain before? What do you think?

Kuching Festival Fair 2026 is getting a nationwide push this year through a limited-edition Pepsi can. [image: 1783988825831-kuching-fest-pepsi-2026.jpg] Source: Sarawak Tribune The collaboration between MBKS and Pepsi puts Kuching Festival branding on a special can that will be distributed across Malaysia. Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the can is more than a drink promotion. He described it as a way to carry Kuching's food culture and city identity to people outside Sarawak. The move also fits Kuching's status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, especially with the festival being one of the city's biggest food and community events. What to expect this year Kuching Festival Fair 2026 will run from July 22 to August 16. The fair is expected to feature: More than 300 food stalls 97 indoor trade exhibition booths 29 amusement and game stalls Nightly stage performances The Garden Show Pepsi is also returning as the festival's main sponsor for the second year, with RM60,000 cash sponsorship and support such as festival tents, limited-edition cans, co-branded materials, KOL marketing and products for festival activities. Location: Kuching South / MBKS area Hot Score: 29/30 - strong Kuching interest, nationwide exposure, timely, good visual angle Source: Sarawak Tribune Will you be going to Kuching Fest this year?

[image: 1783818235479-smart-parking.png] Sarawak is working towards one smart parking app that can be used statewide. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the Pay and Go system is currently part of that move towards a unified parking payment setup. The long-term target is simple: one app for public and private parking, first in Kuching, then wider areas such as Padawan and Kota Samarahan once the system is stable. What residents should know Public complaints have been raised over parking penalties and system glitches. Wee said users should first submit complaints to Pay and Go, the appointed contractor. If the issue is not resolved, MBKS can take it up. He also said suggestions such as a five- to 10-minute grace period can be considered. Location: Kuching / Sarawak Details: Unified smart parking app, Pay and Go complaints, wider statewide rollout being studied Hot Score: 29/30 Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

古晋南市 MBKS 不忍了！警告将对散播财务假消息者采取法律行动。 古晋南市市政局（MBKS）市长 Dato 黄鸿圣（Wee Hong Seng） 今天放话，若有人继续发表或散播有关 MBKS 财务管理的不实指控，市政局将毫不犹豫采取法律行动。 [image: 1782972171737-mbks-sue.jpg] Wee 指出，某些政治人物刻意选择性引用财报数据，意图抹黑市政局形象、制造公众不信任。他强调，这些批评者分不清运营收入和政府拨款等受限资金的性质。 MBKS 持续在道路、排水、防洪、公共卫生、垃圾管理、公园及智慧城市计划中投入资源。大型排水和道路工程的巨额开销无法单靠门牌税支付，必须分阶段在第十三大马计划（13MP）下推行。 Wee 表示，若批评是公正提出的，那是有建设性的；但当局已通过 Facebook Live 和报章多次澄清，对方却一再扭曲事实。 地点： MBKS 大厦，古晋 详情： 古晋南市市长 黄鸿圣 新闻来源： DayakDaily 你觉得呢？

MBKS says it's had enough — critics keep recycling false claims about the council's finances despite repeated clarifications. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng today warned that the council will not hesitate to pursue legal action against individuals or organisations that continue spreading false or defamatory allegations about MBKS's financial management. [image: 1782972171737-mbks-sue.jpg] He accused certain political figures of deliberately using selective financial data to tarnish MBKS's image and create public distrust. Wee stressed that critics had failed to distinguish between operational revenue and restricted funds such as government grants, which are legally earmarked for specific purposes. The council continues investing in roads, drainage, flood mitigation, public health, waste management, parks, and Smart City initiatives. Major drainage and road projects requiring millions are implemented in phases under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Wee said criticism could be constructive if presented fairly, but rejected repeated attempts to distort facts after the council had already provided public explanations via Facebook Live and newspaper reports. Location: MBKS Building, Kuching Details: Wee Hong Seng — Mayor of Kuching South (MBKS) Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

MBKS 警告古晋美食节摊主：摊位不得转租转卖，违者撤销资格 + 列入黑名单 古晋南市市政局（MBKS）今日发出严正警告，提醒所有已获分配 2026 年古晋美食节摊位的成功申请者，严禁将摊位转租、转卖或转让给第三方。 MBKS 表示，当局发现在社交媒体上出现一则帖文，公然出售已经分配到的美食节摊位，因此必须采取行动。 禁止事项包括： 转租、转让或转卖摊位 以任何形式与第三方共享摊位 未经授权更改经营者 违者将面临： 摊位资格即时撤销 押金没收 列入黑名单，未来不得再参与古晋美食节 [image: 1781658353862-kuching-food-festival.jpg] MBKS 也提醒，成功申请者必须在整个美食节期间每晚营业。累计连续 3 晚未营业，同样可能被采取执法行动，包括没收押金。 当局呼吁公众不要参与任何未经授权的摊位买卖或协商，强调这类交易「未经授权、无效，MBKS 在任何情况下都不会承认」。 2026 年古晋美食节预计吸引数万人潮，是古晋年度盛事之一。 地点： 古晋南市 详情： 社媒惊现转卖摊位帖文，MBKS 发警告严打违规行为 新闻来源： DayakDaily 你觉得呢？

MBKS warns Kuching Food Festival stall owners — no subletting, no reselling, or face blacklisting The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has issued a firm warning to all 2026 Kuching Food Festival stall holders after spotting a social media ad offering an already-allocated stall for sale. In a statement released today, MBKS said it’s aware of the ad and won’t tolerate any violation of the stall allocation rules. Strictly prohibited under any circumstances: Subletting, renting, or transferring stalls Selling or assigning stalls to third parties Sharing stalls with unauthorised operators Any successful applicant found guilty of these violations faces immediate revocation of their stall allocation, forfeiture of their deposit, and blacklisting from future Kuching Food Festival events. [image: 1781658353862-kuching-food-festival.jpg] The council also reminded operators that they’re required to operate every night throughout the festival period. Failure to operate for a cumulative three nights may result in enforcement action, including deposit forfeiture. MBKS urged the public not to engage in any unauthorised purchase or negotiation of allocated stalls, adding that such transactions “are unauthorised, invalid, and will not be recognised by MBKS under any circumstances.” The Kuching Food Festival 2026 is expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors — one of the most anticipated events on the Kuching calendar. Location: Kuching South City (MBKS) Details: Stall resale discovered on social media; MBKS warns of revocation, deposit forfeiture, and blacklisting Source: DayakDaily What do you think?