Two repeat drug offenders arrested at petrol station in Kota Samarahan
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two men with prior drug-related records were arrested at a petrol station after they were found acting suspiciously earlier today (Nov 18). Kota Samarahan District Police Headquarters (IPD) said the arrest was done during a Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) crime prevention round, when personnel approached the duo, who were with a motorcycle, after […]
Woman killed, another injured in Kota Samarahan crash
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A local woman was killed while another was severely injured in a three-vehicle accident at KM10, Jalan Kota Samarahan–Tabuan Jaya this morning. The deceased has been identified as Nur Aisyah Abdullah, 40, from Kampung Kuhom Mawang in Serian. Kota Samarahan police chief Supt Damataries Lautin said the accident, which occurred at around 9.30 […]
Retain status as education & knowledge hub, Rubiah says
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The human capital development in Kota Samarahan must remain a priority to strengthen its role as a hub of knowledge and produce a competitive generation, said Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang. “To further strengthen our role as a hub of knowledge, we must produce more scholars who can […]
RM600k grant fuels community programmes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of RM600,000 under the Special Parliamentary Allocation Grant has been distributed to 63 organisations within the Kota Samarahan parliamentary constituency. The recipients included clubs, associations, and Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs). Federal Rural and Regional Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said the grant, which marked the first phase of […]
Ground floor bedroom destroyed in fire
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A bedroom in a double-storey house at Taman Impiana, Jalan Kuap, was destroyed by fire this morning (July 15). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 10.16 am incident. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from the Siburan and Kota Samarahan stations were dispatched to the […]
Move to overcome power outage problems in Simunjan
THE Kota Samarahan substation will be moved to Asajaya as a long-term solution to overcome power outage problems in Simunjan. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the ministry has submitted a proposal to obtain an allocation for a project that uses a Medium Voltage Covered Conductor (MVCC) distribution line […]
Biggest boulevard to take shape in Kota Samarahan
ASAJAYA: Kota Samarahan is set to have the biggest boulevard in Sarawak, aimed at hosting large-scale events. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the proposed boulevard has received approval for development and is awaiting the tender process for project contractors. Spanning approximately 2 kilometres in length and […]
200 underprivileged pupils get school aid
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 200 students from 46 primary schools within the constituency have received aid in the form of school supplies under the P197 Prihatin ‘Back to School’ Programme held at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kota Samarahan here on Sunday. The contribution, including bags and school stationery, was extended by the Kota Samarahan […]
HSL Samarahan Marathon aims to draw 3,000 runners with accommodation deals
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The HSL Samarahan Marathon 2024, scheduled for May 11 and 12, is set to attract an estimated 3,000 runners, offering exclusive accommodation deals for participants in partnership with Citadines Uplands Kuching and Rume Hotel. Hock Seng Lee (HSL) Reality Sdn Bhd director Yu Ji revealed that both hotels are providing enticing packages for […]
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 […]