04-07-2025
Kuching South Mayor shares urban solutions at World Cities Summit in Vienna
Wee speaks at one of the sessions during the forum.
KUCHING (July 4): Kuching South Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, was among the city leaders invited to speak at the prestigious Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit, held in Vienna, Austria, from July 2 to 4.
Themed 'Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Local Solutions, Global Impact', the forum brought together mayors from around the world to exchange ideas on urban development and foster global collaboration in city governance.
Jointly organised by Singapore's Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the by-invitation-only forum served as a platform for mayors to engage in high-level discussions and share practical experiences aimed at improving urban quality of life.
According to a statement, Wee represented the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) during a session titled 'Providing Reliable and Efficient Municipal Services', where he outlined MBKS's initiatives to enhance public service delivery.
He highlighted the iPeople App, which allows residents to report municipal issues and receive real-time updates, improving response times and communication between the council and the community.
Wee also showcased the council's weekly Facebook Live townhall sessions, held every Saturday, as a platform for two-way engagement with residents.
Another key initiative presented was the iBuyBack App, designed to encourage recycling by linking households with licensed recyclers, contributing to better waste management and environmental sustainability.
'Our focus is on being present, being reachable, and responding swiftly to our community's needs.
'By making communication simple and services reliable, we build trust with our residents and support a more liveable city,' he said.
Wee's participation reflects MBKS's ongoing commitment to effective urban governance and its contribution to the global pursuit of liveable, inclusive and sustainable cities. Kuching Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit MBKS Vienna wee hong seng
