KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will engage Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) next month in its efforts to ensure alleys under its jurisdiction are properly lighted, said mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng.

He said the council will request the state utility company to replace the bulbs for streetlights with light-emitting diodes (LED) in order to reduce incidences of crime at the poorly-lit locations.

He also said MBKS this year will be looking to address flooding in the city, ease traffic congestion, prioritise the installation of closed-circuit televisions (CCTV) across the city, and maintain hygiene at food premises and public toilets.

“MBKS is working closely with Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and the state health department to inspect the cleanliness of food premises around the city.

“We have also gone to Kuching International Airport to inspect the toilets. Once everything has been finalised, we will distribute the work to the councillors for them to follow up,” he told reporters during MBKS’ Chap Goh Mei concert at the MBKS Theatre, Jalan Padungan here Saturday night.

Wee said he will also be speaking to the Fire and Rescue Department this week regarding the illegal extension of buildings blocking access to fire hydrants.

The Land and Survey Department will also be roped in to address the issue, he added.

He stressed that it was now time for all parties to stop politicking and instead work together to serve the people.

“I believe that it is only when we actually work together that we can achieve more. So, this is the direction that we are moving into this year.” Wee said members of the public are always welcomed to channel their feedback and complaints to the council and they will try the best to resolve the issues soonest possible.

The public can channel their complaints to the council by raising the matter during Wee’s weekly Facebook Live session every Saturday afternoon.

They can also contact 0106601919 or use the iPeople mobile application.