Many prefer Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), located in Kota Samarahan, has aroused the curiosity of those who wish to learn more about its distinct and varied culture, development and natural setting. Do you know that UNIMAS is among the top 401 institutions in the world according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings? This proves that […]
Joint effort to keep Samarahan clean
KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Faculty of Language and Communication are working together to make Samarahan a clean, safe, and green area. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said the collaboration would focus on educating the public under the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to change […]
House in Kota Samarahan struck by lightning, catches fire
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A double-storey house here in Taman Rafflesia, Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa, caught on fire after its roof was struck by lightning during heavy rain yesterday. A spokesman from the Sarawak Fire Department (Bomba) said they received a distress call from the owner around 5.05pm pertaining to sparks and smoke coming from the roof. […]
Trust and support pillars of Sarawak’s strength
KUCHING: Sarawakians must continue standing together to further elevate political stability and harmony in the state. In saying this, Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) deputy chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu said the unity and harmony that Sarawak has is far stronger than any other state in the nation. He added that this is due […]
Two brothers and friend to hang for murder
KUCHING: Three men, two of them brothers, were sentenced to death by the High Court here on Monday for murdering an Indonesian man in Kota Samarahan three years ago. Judicial Commissioner Alexander Siew sentenced Keithson Imang Tuba, 21, Raymondson Ding Tuba, 26, and their friend Mccallister Raedy, 21, after finding them guilty following a full […]
Elderly hit by two separate incoming vehicles when trying to cross the road, killed at the scene
SAMARAHAN: An elderly pedestrian was killed after being hit twice while crossing the road to dispose of rubbish. The incident happened at KM 16 Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa, near Taman Ceria, at 5.03pm yesterday. Kota Samarahan district police chief DSP Sudirman Kram said the police received a call from the public about the fatal accident. […]
Bureau to combat drug abuse
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The establishment of the Bureau to Address Drugs and Substance Issues (MIDS) here is expected to intensify efforts to combat drug abuse, especially in the districts of Samarahan and Asajaya. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said drug-related issues are becoming rampant, particularly due to widespread availability and easy access to narcotics. In view […]
Prepare for challenges of tomorrow, school-leavers advised
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Secondary school-leavers in the Kota Samarahan constituency are advised to equip themselves with skills outside the scope of academic studies. In a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Datuk Rubiah Wang stressed that they needed to master effective public communication, the usage of the latest applications and devices as well as various other […]
Geboo FC lift soccer crown
KUCHING: Geboo FC won the seven-a-side football championship last Sunday at Kampung Tanjung Parang, Kota Samarahan. They beat Kurkur Murmur 2-1 in the final to take home a prize money of RM1,500 along with trophies and medals. Kurkur Murmur pocketed RM1,000 while Kasuma FA, who beat Kanisa FC 1-0, walked away with RM500. The prize-giving […]
MPKS chairman happy with two important happenings
SAMARAHAN: It was truly a happy day for Kota Samarahan as two important things happened on Monday (June 27), said Datuk Peter Minos. The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman explained that the two things were Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas being appointed as Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) pro-chancellor; and Uggah’s announcement that […]