MBKS to rejuvenate public spaces for community engagement, says Kuching South mayor

KUCHING (Sept 22): Public areas under the jurisdiction of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will be rejuvenated to enhance community engagement and promote tourism, said Datuk Wee Hong Seng.

The Kuching South mayor pointed out that local public facilities, after being given a facelift, are bound to draw visitors.

As such, he said MBKS will focus on providing innovative and inclusive spaces and public areas for the people, in line with its agenda of transforming the city’s landscape.

“Towards this end, one of our major projects would be rejuvenating the Kenyalang Park’s Traffic Garden. We expect to see an upgraded Traffic Garden early next year.

“Our objective is clear, which is to turn our precious public space into places where families and children can mingle and have fun so as to enhance social engagement,” he said during his Facebook live session ‘Shall WEE Talk’ yesterday.

Wee said the city council is considering adding colourful seating areas to liven up the Traffic Garden, adding beautification works will also be carried out to attract not just the locals but also visitors from outside the city.

The mayor emphasised the importance of public engagement in making MBKS’ efforts a success.

“We need the people to support what we do. MBKS aims to create a city, which is colourful, diverse and lively for the community,” he said.

He believed that MBKS’ efforts to rejuvenate public areas will make the people feel proud to be part of the city.

“Not only do we want to draw in visitors but we also hope to see more investors coming in to make the city even livelier than ever,” he said.

On another note, Wee called on the people to continue remaining vigilant despite no rabies cases reported over the recent weeks.

He reminded pet owners to ensure their dogs are vaccinated against rabies to help curb the spread of the disease.