South Kuching Participates in National Cleanliness Day: Over 500 People Engage in Environmental Beautification

(Kuching, 27th) The Kuching South City Council participated today in the National Cleanliness Day event led by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, in conjunction with the upcoming World Cleanup Day 2025.
Sarawak Deputy Premier and Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Dato Amar Sim Kui Hian, also attended the event and highly praised the active participation and efforts of communities, schools, and civil organizations in maintaining cleanliness and beautifying the environment.
Sim Kui Hian noted that community involvement is the cornerstone for sustainable environmental development, and building a cleaner and healthier Sarawak must start with individual environmental responsibility. He emphasized that environmental management requires not only one-time cleaning actions but also long-term commitment and innovative measures, encouraging local councils to actively promote recycling, reduce plastic waste, and strengthen the cultivation of civic awareness.

"I encourage all local councils to continue to work closely with communities and schools to create a cleaner and greener Sarawak for future generations, in line with the 'Sarawak Sustainable Development Goals 2030' vision," he said.
He added that the Federal Cabinet has designated the last Saturday of September each year as "Malaysia Cleanliness Day," urging all citizens to unite under the spirit of "Cleanliness·Living" to collectively protect the environment.

This year's key activities include cleaning public spaces and communities, closing illegal dumpsites, promoting resource recycling, and raising awareness about reducing single-use plastic. The aim is to set a new Malaysian record, with 100,000 people nationwide participating in cleanup efforts simultaneously.
In South Kuching, over 500 people participated in the cleaning activities, which covered major areas such as Kampung Padang, Central Road, Pulau An Road, Padungan Road, Mendu Road and Abdul Rahim Road.