Despite Covid-19, projects go on in Samarahan
KUCHING: When permitted by the authorities, contractors vigorously proceed with their work to install traffic lights at the roundabouts in Kota Samarahan as well as expansion work at Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa. “Thanks to the Public Works Department (JKR) for prodding them on,” commended Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos in a […]
Sesco Shutdown notice — 14 Sept 2021 9am to 5pm — Kota Samarahan — Kpg Sungai Batu and surrounding areas
Over 20 crocs caught since Feb this year
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Samarahan Crocodile Hunters (SCH) team has managed to catch more than 20 crocodiles since Feb this year. Muara Tuang assemblyman and SCH patron, Datuk Idris Buang said, “This is based on unofficial statistics on our part. “I do not have the official statistics at the moment but these figures are also the […]
Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Salcra) Tender notice
Sharif recalls last moment with brother
KOTA SAMARAHAN: “This morning, we went down to work together and he managed to sound the car horn and left”, said Sharif Mohd Saddam Al-Attas Wan Sabli, 27. In a tearful tone, Sharif shared his last moment with his 29-year-old brother who died in a bloody amok tragedy at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) […]
Rampage shooting – first case in Sarawak
KUCHING: Today’s shooting incident involving the deaths of four Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) personnel at Kota Samarahan camp, is the first case in Sarawak. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said there were no such cases recorded in the state. “So far, this is the first one. If we are talking about accidental shooting […]
4 soldiers killed in shooting incident at army camp
KUCHING: Four Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) personnel were killed in a shooting incident at the RMAF Camp in Kota Samarahan here early today. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail confirmed the incident, saying that further investigations were ongoing. The RMAF in a statement said that a shooting incident involving four of its personnel occurred […]
Satisfactory level of compliance from Samarahan folk
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents in this district have shown a satisfactory level of compliance with the movement control order standard operating procedures (SOPs), says district police chief DSP Sudirman Kram. He revealed that throughout the month of July, only two SOP-related compounds were issued. Police also checked over 278,000 vehicles and 310,000 individuals passing through numerous […]
Kota Samarahan – home to first-class green neighbourhood
KUCHING: Sarawak’s latest housing estate, The Precinct Grande by Hock Seng Lee Sdn Bhd, under construction in Kota Samarahan has been lauded as a first-class green neighbourhood. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the housing estate which is part of HSL’s La Promenade property development has various alluring features. “You have […]
Blood donation campaign at Aiman Mall Aug 10
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank mobile unit will be organising a blood donation campaign at Aiman Mall in Kota Samarahan near here on Aug 10. The campaign from 10am to 3pm, is held to encourage blood donors from Kota Samarahan and nearby areas to help ensure sufficient supply of blood at the […]
