Food delivery rider killed in crash

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A food delivery rider died after his motorcycle collided with a car at KM9, Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa on Monday (Nov 1). Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident happened at 5.20pm when the victim, identified as Mohamad Khairil Mahidi, 25, was travelling towards Kota Samarahan. Investigations found that […]

Seven nabbed for fighting at bistro

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police have apprehended nine suspects over their involvement in a fight at a bistro here. The fight was reported to have occurred at 2.05am on last Saturday (Oct 23). Kota Samarahan district police chief DSP Sudirman Kram said initial investigation revealed that the fight had happened in front of a bistro and a […]

Ensure success of country’s recovery plan

By Siti Nurain Ratani KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawakians have been urged to cooperate with the government to ensure the success of the country’s recovery plan. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang made the call when speaking at the Sepakat@Samarahan District Community Programme organised by the Kota Samarahan Information Department here yesterday (Oct 18). She pointed out that […]

210 frontliners receive agricultural produce

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) through the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) handed over Mafi Prihatin assistance to 210 frontliners at the Kota Samarahan District Police Headquarters (IPD) here yesterday (Oct 17). Fama chairman Datuk Mohd Fasiah Mohd Fakeh said the contribution of agricultural produce including vegetables and fruits was […]

Masjid Al-Muttaqin operational by July next year

BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Muslim community in the Kota Samarahan area is expected to be able to use Masjid Al-Muttaqin before July next year, says Assistant International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais. “The renovation of Masjid Al-Muttaqin costs RM13mil. First phase work involves the […]

25-year-old student arrested for mischief

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police here arrested a university student for causing damages to a car at Kampung Mang last Sunday (Oct 10). Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Sudirman Kram, who confirmed the case, said the incident happened around 10am. Prior to the incident, the 50-year-old complainant and his wife were passing through Kampung Mang in a […]

Despite Covid-19, projects go on in Samarahan

KUCHING: When permitted by the authorities, contractors vigorously proceed with their work to install traffic lights at the roundabouts in Kota Samarahan as well as expansion work at Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa. “Thanks to the Public Works Department (JKR) for prodding them on,” commended Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos in a […]

Sesco Shutdown notice — 14 Sept 2021 9am to 5pm — Kota Samarahan — Kpg Sungai Batu and surrounding areas

Over 20 crocs caught since Feb this year

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Samarahan Crocodile Hunters (SCH) team has managed to catch more than 20 crocodiles since Feb this year. Muara Tuang assemblyman and SCH patron, Datuk Idris Buang said, “This is based on unofficial statistics on our part. “I do not have the official statistics at the moment but these figures are also the […]

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