Eatery ordered to close down

KOTA SAMARAHAN: An eatery here was ordered to close down for 14 days due to cleanliness issues. The eatery located at Lot 2121 Uni Media, Kota Samarahan, was ordered to close down from Sept 15 to 28. An enforcement team from the Ministry of Health (MOH) went to inspect the premises on Sept 15 and […]

Unimas, Iman Insani ink agreement

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A licensing and commercialisation agreement was signed last Tuesday (Sept 15) between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Iman Insani Sdn Bhd to market and distribute a research product developed by Unimas. The research product ‘Biogenic Fish Feed’, which was developed by Dr Mohammad Bodrul Munir of the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, […]

Association president grateful for Chung Hua schools funding

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KOTA SAMARAHAN: The allocation of funds to SJK Chung Hua schools for construction and relocation marks another milestone for Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s administration. Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions president Jonathan […]

Call for Sarawak government to set up digital school

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government should consider setting up a digital school, suggested Rodger Chan Siong Boh. The Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions deputy president said the Covid-19 pandemic had given students a taste of digital […]

Man’s body found in Kota Samarahan bush

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The body of a man was found in a bush near a factory in Tanjung Bundong here by members of the public on Monday (Sept 14). Samarahan District police chief DSP Sudirman Kram said a team was sent to the location following a call regarding the shocking discovery around 12.30pm. The deceased, 33, […]

Rep graces community service

By Nia Natasha KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muara Tuang assemblyman, Datuk Idris Buang on Sunday (Sept 13) officiated at a community service for single mothers at Meranek village here. The programme called ‘Khidmat Masyarakat Ibu Gemilang (i-Gems)’ was organised by Dewan Ekonomi Melayu Sarawak (Dekoms).    Single mothers and local residents participating in the programme will be […]

Campaign to prevent Covid-19 launched

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Kota Samarahan Labour Office is fully committed in its effort to implement its ‘New Normal Culture in the Community’ campaign. Sarawak Department of Labour (JTK) director Awang Raduan Awang Omar said the main objective of the programme was to prevent the spread of Covid-19. “The programme is in line with our main […]

Biker, pillion rider killed in collision

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A male motorcyclist and his female pillion rider were killed in a collision involving a bike, a lorry and a car. The victims were identified as Hazel Martin, 18, and Lee Kim Lung, 24, from Kampung Sungai Riset. State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Chief, Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the 11.10am incident happened […]

SK Merdang a dream come true

By Clement Erik Wong & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KOTA SAMARAHAN: The opening of SK Merdang here is a dream come true for teachers, students and parents. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the school was a step forward in providing comfort for students and teachers, especially those who were previously from SK St Martin, situated […]

More schools needed in Kota Samarahan

By Clement Erik Wong & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KOTA SAMARAHAN: Rapid development in areas here has prompted the need for more educational institutions. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said at least two primary schools needed to be built in order to meet the demands of the ever-increasing population. “I have discussed the matter with the […]