TAN Kai visiting the fire scene this afternoon. KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has lent a JCB excavator to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) to help extinguish smoldering embers following a fire that gutted two factories at Jalan Indah Ria, Batu 9, late Wednesday night. MPP Chairman Tan Kai, who visited the site today, said smoke was still visible as firefighters continued efforts to completely put out the blaze. BOMBA receives support from MPP with an excavator for the operation. “When Bomba approached us this morning, we immediately agreed to assist, even though Batu 9 falls under the jurisdiction of the Samarahan Council,” he said. Tan said the factory owner had complained about low water pressure at the scene, and he had contacted Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd to provide support. He added that police and Bomba are still investigating the cause of the fire. By Connie Chieng

Cars parked in numbered public parking lots in Kuching. – File photo KUCHING (Oct 27): A new digital parking system will be introduced under the jurisdictions of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) beginning January next year, following a two-month trial run. Developed in collaboration with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), DBKU, MBKS, and the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), the system aims to streamline parking management through a more efficient and transparent digital platform. Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the new system will mark a significant step towards modernising the city’s parking operations while ensuring the transition remains smooth for all users. “The trial run will allow us to identify and address any issues before the official launch in January. We want to assure the public that necessary arrangements will be made to ensure a smooth transition,” he said, adding that unused parking coupons will also be refunded. “Borneo Parking App has agreed to refund those still using the coupon system,” he said. Addressing public concerns, Wee acknowledged feedback from individuals who do not own smartphones or may not be familiar with digital platforms. “We have taken note of these concerns. No one will be left behind because special arrangements will be made for those who may face difficulties using the app,” he assured. The system, which will first cover MBKS and DBKU areas, is also expected to be expanded to Samarahan in the near future. Wee emphasised that while the move towards digitalisation will change how parking is managed, it will not lead to job losses. “Although we are heading towards a digital system, personnel are still needed to operate, maintain and manage the system,” he said.

MPP enforcement officers and police personnel inspect the unauthorised earthwork site. KUCHING (Oct 15): The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has taken firm action by sealing off an unauthorised earthwork site along Jalan Segubang, following continued non-compliance by the landowner. MPP chairman Tan Kai said the council erected a barrier to block entry after repeated reminders to obtain a valid road permit were ignored. “The activity not only caused inconvenience to road users but also damaged roads under council maintenance. “Despite several engagements and clear instructions, the landowner fail to comply,” he said in a statement yesterday. Tan reminded all developers and landowners within the Padawan area that a road permit is mandatory for any work involving the use of council roads. “All parties must be responsible when using public roads and adhere to council regulations. “Road safety is a shared responsibility, and the council will continue to collaborate with the relevant authorities to enforce compliance and safeguard public safety,” he stressed. As of now, access to the site at Jalan Segubang has been officially restricted.

MAJLIS PERBANDARAN PADAWAN KENYATAAN TENDER SEMULA (RETENDER)    1. Kontraktor-kontraktor yang mempunyai pengalaman, jenis pendaftaran yang ditetapkan serta mempunyai tempoh yang sah bagi kerja seperti di bawah adalah dipelawa untuk menyertai Kenyataan Tender tersebut:- Bil. No. Tender Tajuk Tender Pendaftaran Yuran Dokumen (RM) Tarikh Tutup Dan Masa Penyerahan Dokumen   1   MPP/HMS/T/059/26(R)   Quality Cleaning Maintenance of Padawan Municipal Council’s Market at Kota Padawan Market for 2026. (Re-Tender)   UPKJ, Kelas: C Kepala:  VII Sub-Kepala: 3(a)   200.00 (tidak dikembalikan) 17 November 2025 Isnin 12:00 Tengahari   2   MPP/HMS/T/060/26(R)     Quality Cleaning Maintenance of Padawan Municipal Council’s  Market at 3rd Mile Pekan Sungai Maong Market for 2026. (Re-Tender)   UPKJ, Kelas: C Kepala:  VII Sub-Kepala: 3(a)   200.00 (tidak dikembalikan) 17 November 2025 Isnin 12:00 Tengahari           2. Dokumen Tender boleh diperolehi di Bahagian Kesihatan dan Perkhidmatan Bandar, Tingkat Bawah, Majlis Perbandaran Padawan, Kota Padawan, Batu 10, Jalan Penrissen, 93250 Kuching, pada waktu pejabat. Isnin - Khamis 8:00 am – 1:00 pm   2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Jumaat 8:00 am – 11:45 am   2:15pm – 3:30 pm        3. Dokumen Tender hanya akan dikeluarkan kepada pemilik atau wakilnya yang diberi kuasa secara bertulis. Pemilik atau wakilnya hendaklah      membawa :            SIJIL ASAL Unit Pendaftaran Kontraktor (UPKJ), SIJIL ASAL Perakuan Pendaftaran Kontraktor (PPK), SIJIL ASAL Taraf  Bumiputera         dan Sijil Pendaftaran Sales & Service Tax (Jika ada).     Dokumen Tender hendaklah dimasukkan ke dalam Peti Tender berserta sampul surat yang dicatatkan Nombor Tender dan Tajuk Tender dan Hendaklah diserahkan kepada alamat di bawah tidak lewat dari jam 12:00 tengahari  pada hari tutup Tender tersebut.   Pemangku Setiausaha Perbandaran Majlis Perbandaran Padawan Kota Padawan, Batu 10, Jalan Penrissen, 93250 Kuching.   4. Dokumen Tender yang dihantar selepas masa yang ditetapkan adalah ditolak. 5. Hanya penyertaan Tender daripada penender/pemilik yang sah akan dipertimbangkan. 6. Jawatankuasa Tender MPP  tidak terikat untuk menerima TENDER TERENDAH.       PEMANGKU SETIAUSAHA PERBANDARAN MAJLIS PERBANDARAN PADAWAN              

MAJLIS PERBANDARAN PADAWAN KENYATAAN SEBUTHARGA/TENDER   Kontraktor-kontraktor yang mempunyai jenis pendaftaran yang ditetapkan serta mempunyai tempoh yang sah bagi kerja seperti di bawah adalah dipelawa untuk menyertai Kenyataan Sebutharga tersebut:- Bil. No. Sebutharga Tajuk Sebutharga Pendaftaran Yuran Dokumen (RM) Tarikh Tutup dan Masa Penyerahan Dokumen Sebutharga Tempat Dokumen Sebutharga/ Diperolehi dan Dimasukkan ke Dalam Peti Sebutharga 1. MPP/ENG/ PJT/CG/Q/ 063/25 RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING DILAPIDATED SEWER LINES WITHIN MPP JURISDICTION – LORONG TIAN LING 1 & 3 UPKJ, Kelas F Kepala : III (Sub-Kepala 3b), Kepala : IV (Sub-Kepala 4a), & CIDB (PPK) 100.00 Jumaat 7 November  2025 11:30 pagi Bahagian Kejuruteraan, Tingkat Bawah, MPP     Dokumen Sebutharga boleh diperolehi mengikut jadual di atas di Pejabat Majlis Perbandaran Padawan, Kota Padawan, Batu 10, Jalan Penrissen, 93250 Kuching, Peti Surat 620, 93712 Kuching pada waktu pejabat seperti berikut:-   Isnin - Khamis 8:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m 2:00 p.m – 3:30 p.m   Jumaat 8:00 a.m – 11:45 a.m   2:15p.m – 3:30 p.m     Dokumen Sebutharga/Tender hanya akan dikeluarkan kepada pemilik atau wakilnya yang diberi kuasa secara bertulis. Pemilik atau wakilnya hendaklah membawa: SIJIL ASAL Sijil Perolehan Kerja Kerajaan (SPKK) ATAU  SIJIL ASAL Unit Pendaftaran Kontraktor (UPKJ) DAN SIJIL ASAL Perakuan Pendaftaran Kontraktor (PPK)   Dokumen Sebutharga/Tender hendaklah dimasukkan ke dalam Peti Sebutharga/Tender berserta sampul surat yang dicatatkan Nombor Sebutharga dan Tajuk Sebutharga dan hendaklah diserahkan kepada alamat di bawah tidak lewat daripada jam 11:30 pagi pada hari tutup Sebutharga tersebut.   Pemangku Setiausaha Perbandaran, Majlis Perbandaran Padawan, Kota Padawan, Batu 10, Jalan Penrissen, 93250 Kuching.     Sebarang dokumen Sebutharga/Tender yang dihantar selepas masa yang ditetapkan adalah ditolak. Hanya penyertaan Sebutharga/Tender dari penender/pemilik yang sah akan dipertimbangkan. Penender juga boleh merujuk iklan ini melalui laman web majlis di  http://mpp.sarawak.gov.my Majlis Perbandaran Padawan tidak terikat untuk menerima SEBUTHARGA TERENDAH atau MANA-MANA SEBUTHARGA.   PEMANGKU SETIAUSAHA PERBANDARAN MAJLIS PERBANDARAN PADAWAN