Pandemic fight gets more attention
KUCHING: Smoking ban in eateries have taken a backseat for the time being as enforcement teams from local councils have been directed to focus on the war against Covid-19, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He said local council enforcement teams have little time for anything else, adding that all quarters […]
Good to wear face shields
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos has lauded Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng on the latter’s plan to enforce the use of face shields on top of face masks as double protection. He said that it was a very good idea and suggestion which would definitely […]
Local councils doing their best on enforcement of SOPs
KUCHING: Local councils are doing their best to enforce and monitor Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance at markets, especially in light of the recent increase in cases here. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said MPKS stringently monitored markets and roadside stalls under its jurisdiction. “So far so good, but some […]
Drainage improvement MPKS’ top priority
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is hoping that works to improve and upgrade the drainage of flood-prone areas in Samarahan will be done soonest possible. The Public Works Department (PWD) is looking into the matter seriously, said MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos who added that the affected villages and areas included Kampung Tanjung Budong, […]
Visit MPKS for alternative registration for Covid vaccination
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan residents who do not have smartphones are asked to come forward to the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) for vaccine registration. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos stated that recently the council had given out early notices to the residents in Samarahan to register for the vaccination. “The Resident’s Office have instructed us […]
Council to mitigate flood in Taman Univista
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) together with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) will look into the drainage issues in Taman Univista in an effort to alleviate flooding. “Drains that need to be widened and deepened will be done. Unfortunately, there is little that can be done about the weather, which can be […]
Traffic lights to fix Samarahan road congestion
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS)’s biggest problem will be substantially abated once new traffic light intersections are completed by 2024. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the traffic light intersection that is currently being built will solve traffic congestion in Samarahan. “The government will also build a new expressway from the Samarahan Bridge towards […]
Samarahan businesses SOPs compliant
KUCHING: Most business operators continue to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and follow directives from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) as well as the local councils. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos said that business operators have been reaching out to the local council for advice. He pointed out […]
Council pleased with SOP adherence
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is pleased in noting that the locals have shown full compliance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines in bid to fight against Covid-19. Earlier Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas expressed his satisfaction pertaining to the high level of SOP adherence by those at the popular […]
Be more charitable, public urged
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos has encouraged the public to be charitable towards those in need, especially during the upcoming festive season. “Be concerned and caring towards the underprivileged. At least once a year, we must think of the unfortunate ones in our society and community. “This is not just […]
