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200 underprivileged pupils get school aid

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 200 students from 46 primary schools within the constituency have received aid in the form of school supplies under the P197 Prihatin ‘Back to School’ Programme held at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kota Samarahan here on Sunday. The contribution, including bags and school stationery, was extended by the Kota Samarahan […]

HSL Samarahan Marathon aims to draw 3,000 runners with accommodation deals

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The HSL Samarahan Marathon 2024, scheduled for May 11 and 12, is set to attract an estimated 3,000 runners, offering exclusive accommodation deals for participants in partnership with Citadines Uplands Kuching and Rume Hotel. Hock Seng Lee (HSL) Reality Sdn Bhd director Yu Ji revealed that both hotels are providing enticing packages for […]

Kota Samarahan poised to become Sarawak’s first linear city, says MPKS chairman

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kota Samarahan is positioned to become Sarawak’s first linear city, says Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. Kota Samarahan, known as an educational hub, is set to further develop into a medical centre with the completion of the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Hospital, the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC), and […]

Beloved Samarahan figure Siti RM3 dies

KUCHING: Beloved figure Siti Kadir or popularly known as ‘Siti RM3’ by residents in Kota Samarahan passed away around 11:50am at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here today (Jan 10). News of her passing has prompted an outpour of condolences from netizens across social media platforms. One tribute came from Facebook user Ghafar Zarul, who fondly […]

Two female students arrested for assaulting 12-year-old girl in Asajaya

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two female students have been arrested for allegedly assaulting another female student in Asajaya. The incident gained attention after a video of the fight went viral on Facebook.The video, lasting 1.34 minutes, depicted a 12-year-old girl being assaulted by two other girls in a village area.Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka confirmed […]

Pinang Bistro stands despite rising costs

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The rising cost of raw materials, including rice, is affecting food traders, especially those selling mixed rice dishes. The owner of Pinang Bistro Mohd Nurhakim Mohd Hashim, 34, said that this inflationary pressure is evident, as preparing various dishes requires diverse raw materials. “Therefore, the rise in the price of raw materials and […]

Salvation Army gets new home

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Salvation Army Community Complex will provide for ample space for children to play and grow besides enabling the holding of more community programmes. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the new complex which occupies 7.5 acres with a 60-year lease will house the organisation’s […]

Peatland advocate seeks solid ground for TROPI

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Datuk Dr Lulie Melling is a woman in a hurry. Quite understandably. With the clock ticking towards her retirement she is trying her level best to put the Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) on solid footing. The challenge at hand is getting the organisational set-up done in a way that it is […]

Palm oil mill damaged in Kota Samarahan fire

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A late night fire broke out at a palm oil mill in Lubok Bunting yesterday (Sept 10). The 11.15 pm blaze caused about 50 per cent damages to the thresher drum in the palm kernel processing area. Fortunately, no injuries or structural damages were reported. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department […]

‘One-month rule’ for contractors to speed up projects

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Contractors working on development projects in Sarawak have been given a one-month rule to demonstrate their commitment to project completion. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced this rule to ensure timely progress on various infrastructure projects. “For example, the rule applies to a 7km road project from Kampung Tanjung Bako road […]