Beloved Samarahan figure Siti RM3 dies
KUCHING: Beloved figure Siti Kadir or popularly known as ‘Siti RM3’ by residents in Kota Samarahan passed away around 11:50am at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here today (Jan 10). News of her passing has prompted an outpour of condolences from netizens across social media platforms. One tribute came from Facebook user Ghafar Zarul, who fondly […]
Two female students arrested for assaulting 12-year-old girl in Asajaya
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two female students have been arrested for allegedly assaulting another female student in Asajaya. The incident gained attention after a video of the fight went viral on Facebook.The video, lasting 1.34 minutes, depicted a 12-year-old girl being assaulted by two other girls in a village area.Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka confirmed […]
Pinang Bistro stands despite rising costs
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The rising cost of raw materials, including rice, is affecting food traders, especially those selling mixed rice dishes. The owner of Pinang Bistro Mohd Nurhakim Mohd Hashim, 34, said that this inflationary pressure is evident, as preparing various dishes requires diverse raw materials. “Therefore, the rise in the price of raw materials and […]
Salvation Army gets new home
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Salvation Army Community Complex will provide for ample space for children to play and grow besides enabling the holding of more community programmes. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the new complex which occupies 7.5 acres with a 60-year lease will house the organisation’s […]
Peatland advocate seeks solid ground for TROPI
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Datuk Dr Lulie Melling is a woman in a hurry. Quite understandably. With the clock ticking towards her retirement she is trying her level best to put the Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) on solid footing. The challenge at hand is getting the organisational set-up done in a way that it is […]
Palm oil mill damaged in Kota Samarahan fire
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A late night fire broke out at a palm oil mill in Lubok Bunting yesterday (Sept 10). The 11.15 pm blaze caused about 50 per cent damages to the thresher drum in the palm kernel processing area. Fortunately, no injuries or structural damages were reported. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department […]
‘One-month rule’ for contractors to speed up projects
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Contractors working on development projects in Sarawak have been given a one-month rule to demonstrate their commitment to project completion. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced this rule to ensure timely progress on various infrastructure projects. “For example, the rule applies to a 7km road project from Kampung Tanjung Bako road […]
SDMC advises against open burning
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents are strongly advised to avoid open burning, especially during the hot weather, to keep the haze from worsening. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, highlighted concerns over unhealthy levels of air pollution reported in areas such as Sri Aman, Serian, and Kuching. “We’ve requested the Fire and […]
Active youth and club win Perdana Awards
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kelab Belia Sejati Sadong (KBSS) was crowned champion in the youth organisation category of the Perdana Award in conjunction with the State Level National Youth Day 2023 here today. The club won a cash prize of RM10,000 thanks to their involvement in over 16 community and social activities. As for the individual male […]
State to host ministry-level games
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has welcomed the federal Youth and Sports Ministry’s (KBS) plan to have the state host the KBS recreational games at the end of this year. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the issue was brought up during a recent visit by representatives […]