UNIMAS new VC clocks in
SAMARAHAN: Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit officially reported for duty as the seventh Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), today (Jan 8). He clocked-in at the UNIMAS Vice-Chancellor’s Office here at 7.55 am marking the start of his duties. The historic moment was shared by UNIMAS through its Facebook post wishing Ahmad Hata the […]
Al Bait Leadership Foundation donates clothes to Samarahan community
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Al Bait Leadership Foundation (YKAB) conducted the Al Bait Clothing Infak Project to support the Samarahan community by donating clothes. During the project, some 5,000 pieces of clothing were distributed to around 600 recipients. In conjunction with IDOP also, an estimated 800 pieces of clothing were prepared for distribution to 650 individuals, […]
Sarawak needs 60 new dialysis machines every year
SAMARAHAN: Sarawak needs at least 60 new dialysis machines every year in view of an increasing number of dialysis patients. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said as the world is advancing, dialysis patients are also increasing in numbers. “Ten years ago, we had 1,300 dialysis patients in Sarawak. Today, we have about […]
Samarahan street light project to be completed soon
KUCHING: The street light project along the main road in Samarahan is expected to be completed shortly when power is connected to all the lampposts, said Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi. Julaihi said the project is divided into two packages and funded by the Sarawak government through the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development […]
Samarahan Food and Culture Festival in November
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Samarahan Food and Culture Festival (SFCF) will take place on November 12-18 in conjunction with the anniversary of the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) this year. Samarahan District Office Administrative Officer Lim Kiew Leng said this on behalf of Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang in conjunction with the launching of the […]
Samarahan ‘headache’ going to be cured soon
KUCHING: The swearing-in of Kota Samarahan Municipal Council councillors for a six-month term extension from July 1-Dec 31 started on a happy note, with the Public Works Department (JKR) and its contractor resuming work at the traffic light projects at the roundabouts in the district. “MPKS and Samarahan folk are happy because their long-standing headache—the […]
Damaged road near Intan, Samarahan Campus repaired
SAMARAHAN: The exit intersection into the roundabout near the National Institute of Public Administration (Intan) Samarahan Campus here that was damaged has been repaired. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the road repair works had been implemented smoothly. She said the relevant agencies, including […]
SOP non-compliance main cause of Covid-19 spread among villagers
KUCHING: The complacent attitude of some people with regard to SOP compliance is the main cause in the spread of Covid-19 among villagers, said Samarahan Resident Brahim Lumpu. “Villagers are now seen to pay less attention in wearing face masks, practising physical distancing as well as not being aware and not understanding the importance of […]
Community policing plays crucial role in curbing Covid-19 spread
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Community Policing Programme has played a crucial role in curbing the spread of Covid-19 and alleviating its effect among the rural community, says Samarahan Division Resident Brahim Lumpu. He said the programme allowed community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) to play their part in looking after the safety of their respective village. […]
JBALB plant maintenance works today
KUCHING: The Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) will be undergoing plant maintenance works today (Sept 14) from 8am to 1pm. The department said Sebangan district in Samarahan division will be affected by the maintenance works. “Disruption of water supply will occur as cleaning of tank filtration and deposition will be carried out at the Sebangan […]
