Kuching (Sarawak) – Saturday, 26 August 2017: Under the event tagline, “20 Tahun Ngan Kitak” (meaning “20 Years With You”) Projek Bandar Samariang Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMSB) – celebrated its 20th Anniversary in style on 26 August with an all-day, action-packed extravaganza of activities organised for the Bandar Samariang community. The event was supported by local radio station Cats FM which promoted the event live on air, highlighting the day’s entertainment and myriad of activities to mark what is a special milestone for Projek Bandar Samariang and the community it serves.
The day which started with Zumba, also included a blood donation drive, basic health screening, kids’ colouring contests and lucky draws. The fun and excitement momentum was kept up all day by special performances by a veritable who’s-who of local artists performing local and international hits. Bandar Samariang’s memorable day was capped-off in the final lucky draw which saw one Bandar Samariang resident winning a Modenas V15 motorcycle.
Before welcoming guests and formally opening the day of celebrations, Dato’ Richard Curtis, Group Managing Director of CMSB spoke in local Sarawakian Malay to mark the important milestone during which he thanked the people for coming, and for the support of the Bandar Samariang community for the past 20 years and hopes for their continued support for the development of Bandar Samariang.
The development of the Bandar Samariang township is consistent with Sarawak’s greater plan to continue on its growth path that is delivering opportunities and development for the State and its people. It is this drive for success and a responsible approach to all its stakeholders that underpins CMSB’s culture to create stronger, better communities with the resources to grow and prosper.
Other major highlights from the day included showcases by local artists, Stage Games organised by CATS FM, concluding with the 20th anniversary finale – a special concert with performances from Ashraf Hardy, At Adau, Eleena Harris, Ricky Andrewson, The Double Shoes, Floor 88, Ila Damia, Noh Salleh, Misha Omar and Hazama.
Projek Bandar Samariang Sdn Bhd owns an overall 5,245 acres of the up-and-coming new township in northern Kuching, Bandar Samariang. With the first phase of development, which includes over 665 acres of land, almost completed, development is starting on the second phase, which has been spearheaded by the sale of 500 acres of land to Sentoria Group Bhd to build the Borneo Samariang Resort City – a mixed-use development which will include its signature components: a 200-acre water theme park, safari park, hotel and convention centre with MICE facilities that will further enhance and attract visitors from outside Kuching and Sarawak to Samariang.
Projek Bandar Samariang Sdn Bhd was launched on 23 August 1997. Back then, Samariang was largely still undeveloped and in its natural state. The land was soon cleared and development of the housing got underway, beginning with the first hundred homes in 1998 to eventually include upward of 2,500 homes today. As the development progressed, so too did the level of quality workmanship and sophisticated design, spearheaded by CMS Property Development’s philosophy to build on spec, on time, to a high standard.
Phase one comprises 600 acres with 5,000 units of houses being completed, with 2016 and 2017 witnessing the first Mydin hypermarket and a light industry park, creating new jobs. Dato Richard, added: “It has quickly established itself as a mature and increasingly vibrant and dynamic environment, exceeding basic needs and meeting societal expectations – all set within the unspoiled natural beauty of Sarawak.