News near Taman Samarindah
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Hoan Gallery launches 'Under Sarawak Skies' with 100 artworks on Sept 16
Hoan Gallery at La Promenade Mall in Kuching will launch the 'Under Sarawak Skies' exhibition on Sept 16, featuring over 100 artworks by more than 30 regional and local artists. The exhibition runs until Nov 8 and includes a documentary preview, workshops and public programmes. It is supported by the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry.
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Dr Sim opens BIC 5 art festival at Aeroville Mall in Kuching
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian opened the fifth Borneo Illustration and Creative Festival (BIC 5) at Aeroville Mall in Kuching. He said creative platforms help Sarawakians tell Malaysia's story from a Sarawak perspective and contribute to state nation-building. The festival, themed 'Cerita Kita: Stories of Malaysia', features 275 artworks and runs until Sept 20.
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Hamzah Brahim backs EC Sarawak boundary review despite Stakan polling district changes
Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said he supports the Election Commission's electoral boundary review even though several polling districts under his area will move to the proposed N23 Samarindah seat. He spoke to reporters at the DUN N17 Stakan Community Fire Programme in Kota Samarahan. The review, gazetted on Sept 1, would raise Sarawak's DUN seats from 82 to 99, with public objections open until Sept 30.
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Hamzah: 17 new Sarawak DUN seats will not change GPS service commitment
Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said the proposed creation of 17 new Sarawak state seats, including Samarindah, will not affect Gabungan Parti Sarawak's commitment to serving Sarawakians. He spoke to reporters after officiating a community firefighter programme at Dewan Perpaduan Stakan in Taman Samarindah, Kota Samarahan, on Sept 12. The Election Commission began a public display of the proposed seats on Sept 1.
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Stakan assemblyman wants every JKKK to keep fire extinguishers
Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim has proposed that every Village Development and Security Committee in his constituency be required to keep fire extinguishers at designated spots. Speaking after the Bomba community programme at Dewan Perpaduan Stakan in Taman Samarindah, he said JKKK annual allocations could be diverted from less urgent activities to buy the equipment. He noted there are about 18 JKKKs in the densely populated constituency.
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Uggah: Efficient administration key to delivering Sarawak policies
Sarawak Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government's ability to deliver policies and aid depends on efficient administrative machinery at every level. Speaking at the PRN Mambong Administrative Machinery Workshop at the Biperoh Association Hall in Padawan on Sept 11, he urged communities to make full use of government facilities and reaffirmed Sarawak's commitment to its rights under MA63.
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Post-mortem on five helicopter crash victims in Ulu Baram completed
The post-mortem on five victims of a BO-105 helicopter crash near Long Lellang STOLport in Ulu Baram, Sarawak, has been completed at Miri Hospital's Forensic Department. All five died from severe burns. The bodies have not been released to families pending DNA test results.
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Tanker driver injured, trapped in crash at Bulatan ILP Samarahan
A 36-year-old tanker driver injured his right leg after being trapped in a crash with a cargo lorry at the Bulatan ILP Samarahan Expressway junction in Kota Samarahan early this morning. Kota Samarahan fire and rescue personnel used a Rescue Tool Kit to free him before he was taken to IJN Kota Samarahan in an EMRS vehicle.
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13 held, RM15,915 in drugs seized in Kota Samarahan narcotics op
Police in Kota Samarahan arrested 13 people during a special narcotics operation carried out in the area from 7 September until yesterday. Officers seized 1.9 grams of syabu and 88 grams of liquid believed to contain drugs, worth an estimated RM15,915. All suspects were brought to the Kota Samarahan Court for further action.
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Kuching man arrested with 569g cannabis faces drug trafficking charge
A 30-year-old man in Kuching was arrested on Monday after police found 569g of suspected cannabis on him. He faces a possible drug trafficking charge under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. The suspect is being remanded for five days to assist investigations.
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Kuching property buyers prioritise price, loan eligibility over location
At the SHEDA Property Expo 2026 in Kuching, property agents say younger buyers are interested in homes priced between RM300,000 and RM500,000 but are constrained by loan eligibility. Existing debts and irregular income often reduce the amount they can borrow, making early financial screening important. Buyers are now more price-sensitive and value-conscious than in 2025.
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HSL buys over 5,000 N95 masks as haze disrupts Kuching construction sites
Hock Seng Lee (HSL) has purchased more than 5,000 N95 masks for its workers in Kuching as persistent haze affects its construction sites. The company has tightened safety measures, including daily briefings on mask use and extra caution for drivers and crane operators, and has extended precautions to its office and retail staff.
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Eight sentenced to 18 months for Kuching love scam syndicate
Eight people, including five Indonesians and three Malaysians, were sentenced to 18 months in jail in Kuching on Sept 8 for their roles in an online love scam syndicate. They were arrested in a raid on a house near Jalan Song on Sept 1, where police seized laptops and phones. Five of the Indonesians also received additional sentences for immigration offences.
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DAP aid fund supports brother of fatal accident victim in Kuching
The elder brother of a fatal accident victim in Kuching has received assistance from the DAP's Tertiary Education Assistance Fund. Jain Kemin, who is studying architecture at UiTM, lost his brother Japin in the crash at Jalan Teo Kui Seng-Stutong Baru early last year.
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Man arrested in Kuching for running unlicensed entertainment centre
Police in Kuching arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly operating an entertainment centre without a valid licence. The arrest took place at the premises on Jalan Lapangan Terbang on Friday night, and music equipment was seized. The case is being investigated under the Entertainment Ordinance 2000.
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Sarawak haze eases as Serian API drops from hazardous level
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, with no areas recording hazardous API readings as of 1.45pm. Serian, where an emergency was declared yesterday, saw its reading drop to 287, still in the 'very unhealthy' range. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said workplaces in Serian may operate with health precautions while the committee monitors the situation.
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Sheda Institute, Curtin Malaysia sign MoU on talent, research, BIM adoption
The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Institute and Curtin University Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on talent development, research, and technology adoption in Sarawak's real estate and construction sectors. The MoU was exchanged at the Sheda Property Expo 2026 in Kuching, witnessed by Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian.
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Public briefing on Sarawak electoral boundary review set for Sept 8 in Kuching
Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) will hold a public briefing on the Sarawak electoral boundary review on Tuesday, Sept 8, at Pua Kumbu, Lot 10 Boutique Hotel in Kuching. Election Commission commissioner Dr Mohd Faisal Syam Abdul Hazis and EC Sarawak director Abang Noraffian Abang Ibrahim will explain the process and answer questions.
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Sheda proposes developer rating system, changes to Sarawak housing laws
The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers' Association (Sheda) proposed a performance rating system for developers at its property expo in Kuching. The association also called for amendments to state housing laws and an expansion of a housing deposit assistance scheme. Sheda president Augustine Wong said a single delayed project should not stigmatize a developer.
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Deputy minister urges Sarawak youth to seize leadership opportunities
Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, encouraged Sarawak's youth to step forward and take a more active role in leadership. She spoke at the closing ceremony of the Sarawak State Leadership Skills Course at the Rural Development Institute (INFRA) Auditorium in Kota Samarahan. The course was attended by 34 participants from higher education institutions around Kuching and Samarahan as well as registered youth clubs.
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Sarawak deputy premier warns of housing surplus as birth rate declines
At the SHEDA Property Expo 2026 in Kuching, Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawak's declining birth rate will reshape its housing market, with over 700,000 homes against roughly 600,000 households. He urged industry stakeholders to adapt to demographic realities and cautioned against mass immigration as a solution.
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Sarawak to mandate 10pc green space in new developments, says Premier
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari announced that new developments in the state must set aside at least 10 percent of their area for green spaces. The policy, part of the Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint, also includes greener standards for government projects, such as using BIM for projects over RM10 million and targeting 70 percent IBS utilisation. The announcement was made at the Sheda Property Expo 2026 in Kuching.
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Bank manager jailed, fined RM40M for money laundering, cheating
A former bank relationship manager in Kuching was sentenced to seven years in jail and fined RM40 million after pleading guilty to 24 charges of cheating and money laundering involving over RM1.5 million.
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Fatimah: Stronger childcare support key to keeping Sarawak women in workforce
Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said stronger childcare support can help women stay in the workforce. She was speaking at the 'Sarawak Women @ Work' programme in Kota Samarahan, citing 2024 statistics showing Sarawak's female labour force participation at 52.7 per cent compared to 85.4 per cent for men.