KUCHING (Oct 26): The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will do its best to mitigate flash floods in the city amidst extreme weather conditions that are beyond human control, said Dato Wee Hong Seng. The Kuching South Mayor stressed that the council is not shirking its responsibilities, responding to recent criticism over MBKS perceived ineffectiveness [...]
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