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Founding Kuching South Mayor Datuk Song Swee Guan Dies at 84
Datuk Song Swee Guan, the inaugural mayor of Kuching South City Council, has passed away peacefully at the age of 84. He is remembered for his pioneering role in establishing municipal governance in the southern division of Sarawak's capital.
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Datuk Song Swee Guan, who served as the first mayor of Kuching South City Council, died on Sunday afternoon at 3.30pm. The veteran administrator was 84 years old at the time of his passing.
As the founding mayor of Kuching South, Song played a significant role in establishing the municipal council and overseeing its initial operations and development. His tenure marked an important chapter in the administrative evolution of Kuching's southern district.
Song's death comes after a period of declining health. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the comfort of medical care at Sarawak General Hospital.
His contributions to the development and governance of Kuching South have left a lasting legacy in the region. The passing of Song marks the end of an era for those who worked alongside him during the formative years of the city council's establishment.