14 new faces in Samarahan District Council

February 12, 2014

Abdul Karim (from row, centre) and Bayoi (fourth right) in a group photo with the councillors for the 2014-2015 term.

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Fourteen new faces were among the 30 Samarahan District Council (SDC) councillors officially sworn in for the 2014-2015 term yesterday.

The new term also saw seven additional members appointed to the council, raising the total number of councillors to 30 from 23 previously. They comprised representatives from Barisan Nasional component parties and one from a non-governmental organisation (NGO).

Assistant Youth Development Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, who is also Asajaya assemblyman and Assistant Housing Minister, presided at the swearing-in ceremony held at Kota Samarahan Civic Centre here.

Addressing the councillors, Abdul Karim advised them to be prepared to undertake an increasingly demanding role to improve the Samarahan areas and local community.

“Kota Samarahan District has witnessed significant changes in recent years with rapid development emerging in all sectors including infrastructure, residential and facilities,” he said.

Noting that the council would shoulder wider responsibilities, Abdul Karim also told the councillors to work together to ensure an efficient service delivery.

“Your fundamental role as a councillor is to serve and represent the interests of your community as a whole,” he reminded them.

Check lights before riding motorcycles - Karim

June 26, 2013

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Many are driving motorcycles with non-functioning tail-lights.

This caught the attention of Youth Development Assistant Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.

The situation, he said, was made worst when the motorcyclist and pillion rider were not wearing reflective gear.

He urged the owners to check their motorcycle lights so as not to court danger.

“While driving at night, I used to notice that there are motorcycles with headlamps on, but not the tail-lights. I urge the owners of motorcycles to rectify the problem as it will not cost much,” Abdul Karim said at the closing of Samarahan level Shell Traffic Games at the Civic centre here yesterday.

He said some motorcyclists risk their lives and that of others by riding machines they know are not roadworthy, and could cause road accidents.

Abdul Karim commended Sarawak Shell Bhd for organising the event for the 50th year.