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Community spirit soars in poco-poco dance

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The poco-poco dance was celebrated at the Poco-Poco Marathon Programme at the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) today (Feb 3). Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah praised the dance as a unique cultural hallmark of Sarawak. “They are good at playing around, and that’s why it has […]

Poco-poco marathon enters Malaysia Book of Records

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 3,688 participants who joined the poco-poco Samarahan Marathon have been included in The Malaysia Book of Records. The Poco-Poco Marathon activity was attended by participants from in and around Kuching and Asajaya at the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) compound, today. The activity was also joined by the Minister of […]

Aiman Mall spreads early holiday joy

SAMARAHAN: In a heartwarming prelude to Chinese New Year (CNY), Aiman Mall group brought festive cheer to the less fortunate children from the Salvation Army. The initiative was commended by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. “This effort by the Aiman Mall group sets a fine example for Samarahan residents to follow. […]

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 […]

MPKS aims to enhance public toilet experience

KOTA SAMARAHAN: As the world commemorates World Toilet Day today (Nov 19), Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) has renewed its commitment to promoting a clean and safe environment. Its chairman Datuk Peter Minos said MPKS in this instance oversees the construction and maintenance of numerous public toilets in Samarahan, employing small contractors to ensure cleanliness. […]

MPKS, MPP to continue working together for effective solutions to common problems

KUCHING: Two councils, namely the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), face two common problems – severe traffic congestion at Mile 8 Kuching-Serian Road and illegal dumping. To resolve these never-ending problems, both have decided to continue working together to keep areas under their jurisdiction safe and clean. MPKS chairman […]

MPKS to focus on greening and beautifying Samarahan after ART project completion

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is aiming for a green Samarahan and wishes to plant beautiful trees and flowers along the Kuching-Samarahan expressway from Batang Kuab Bridge to Intan and Batang Samarahan Bridge. This is only possible if funds are available, its chairman Datuk Peter Minos said. Once the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project […]

Merdeka mood makes Samarahan people joyful

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos lauded the extraordinary spirit of the crowd that flocked to The Summer Mall Shopping Centre yesterday for the Sarawak Merdeka Convoy. He credited the Samarahan Resident Office for their outstanding work in welcoming the arrival of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg despite the […]

Traffic lights completion on Kuching-Samarahan Expressway faces delay due to ART project

KUCHING: The remaining two traffic lights projects along the Kuching-Samarahan expressway will face a slight delay in completion, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. As of late, Minos said many have been asking on the traffic light projects at the expressway which have not yet been completed and he said such […]

Minos: Build star-rated hotel in Kota Samarahan

KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is proposing that a big developer group consider setting up a star-rated hotel under its jurisdiction as part of its oncoming huge project. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said such a facility is very much needed, especially when institutions of higher learning like Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Universiti […]