MBKS hailed as epitome of excellence for local councils in Sarawak

Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has been hailed as a model and the epitome of excellence for local councils in Sarawak by Deputy Premier Dato Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian.

The Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government says MBKS has played a pivotal role in Sarawak’s development.

“With me attending your annual dinner tonight, it shows how much I value the achievements of MBKS.

“I could have attended the annual dinner of other local councils such as the Miri City Council (for example), but I chose to attend the one by MBKS tonight.

“I can’t be attending all of the annual dinners by the local councils across the state too, because there are 26 local councils in Sarawak, so I chose to attend one organised by a local council that has impressed me the most,” he said during MBKS’ annual dinner last Sunday.

He said any MBKS staff transferred to other local councils should carry with them the high standards set by MBKS, emerging as the best performers in their new assignments.

“As the Deputy Premier, I believe MBKS is well-positioned to lead by example, and any staff moving to other local councils should elevate those councils with their expertise.

“Whether you are in administration, gardening, counselling, or any other department, aspire to be the best.

“I want MBKS staff to set a precedent for other local government agencies in the state,” he said.

Dr Sim also called upon MBKS to continue being the benchmark of how local councils should operate in Sarawak.

Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, meanwhile, cited Kuching’s international recognition as a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy demonstrated MBKS’ creative solutions to various challenges.

“This achievement is not the culmination but a stepping stone to even greater accomplishments so I hope that MBKS will continue to improve,” he said.