KUCHING: In expressing his gratitude to those who have assisted him in transforming Kuching, Datuk James Chan said he is ever willing to offer his assistance again when the needs arise after stepping down as Kuching South mayor.

Chan said he was heartened and grateful that his tireless efforts and hard work for the past 11 years and two months as mayor in making Kuching South a better city for the people to call it their home had been recognised by the public.