By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Sept 22: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has won the 2025 JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Award (JCIM SDA) under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12: Responsible Consumption and Production for its Bank Sampah project.
Deputy Premier of Sarawak Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian presented the award to MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng during the 2025 JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Award Gala Ceremony last night.
According to a press release, from among 30 finalists nationwide, MBKS stood out with two nominated projects–Bank Sampah and the Kuching Natural Farmers’ Market.
The Bank Sampah initiative eventually clinched the award for its innovative approach to recycling and waste reduction through a reward-based system, turning household recyclables into valuable resources while promoting environmental responsibility.
This latest award adds to MBKS’s strong track record at the JCIM SDA, including the I-People/Qmunity App (2020, SDG 11), Let’s Recycle Together (2021, SDG 12), upgrading of the Traffic Garden and Kenyalang Park open spaces (2023, SDG 11), and the iBuyBack App (2024, SDG 11).
Wee commended MBKS councillors and staff for their teamwork and commitment.
“This achievement reflects the passion and dedication of our MBKS family in building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Kuching South,” he said in a statement.
MBKS reaffirmed its commitment to continue pursuing community-driven projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve the quality of life for residents. – DayakDaily
