‘We don’t hold deposits for no reason’: Mayor defends MBKS over Kch Food Festival deposit refunds
By Christine T KUCHING, Oct 29: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will return deposits withheld from Kuching Food Festival 2026 vendors who breached regulations if their appeals are acceptable, with Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng saying the council had to follow procedures before deciding whether to forfeit or refund the deposits. Responding to a Facebook post by Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong yesterday on the delayed refunds, Wee said he had personally endorsed the decision to give the affected…
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MBKS will refund deposits to Kuching Food Festival 2026 vendors who breached rules if their appeals are accepted, after warning letters and explanations, as Mayor Wee Hong Seng explained the council’s procedures.
MBKS will refund deposits only after reviewing vendor appeals and ensuring rule compliance.
Vendors received warning letters and had chances to explain before forfeiture decisions.
Rule violation example: subletting a stall for higher rent is a serious breach that could lead to penalties.
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KUCHING, Oct 29: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will return deposits withheld from Kuching Food Festival 2026 vendors who breached regulations if their appeals are acceptable, with Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng saying the council had to follow procedures before deciding whether to forfeit or refund the deposits.
Responding to a Facebook post by Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong yesterday on the delayed refunds, Wee said he had personally endorsed the decision to give the affected vendors another chance, as some might not have fully understood the festival’s rules and regulations.
“Some of them might not know the actual policy or rules and regulations that are attached together with the participation in Kuching Food Festival,” he said during a press conference for the MBKS BBQ Evening today.
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