Damaged road near Intan, Samarahan Campus repaired

SAMARAHAN: The exit intersection into the roundabout near the National Institute of Public Administration (Intan) Samarahan Campus here that was damaged has been repaired. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the road repair works had been implemented smoothly. She said the relevant agencies, including […]

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 […]

MP commends frontliners

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang has commended the frontliners, especially the police in maintaining the wellbeing and security in Samarahan during the Covid-19 crisis. She noted that the vast areas and population of Kota Samarahan posed a huge challenge to the frontliners in ensuring that the population was safe from the pandemic. “I […]

4,057 villagers in Asajaya undergo quarantine

ASAJAYA: A total of 4,057 people in three villages in this district have been quarantined after a Covid-19 active case detection (ACD) was implemented recently. The villages involved are Kampung Asajaya Laut, Kampung Asajaya Tengah and Kampung Asajaya Ulu. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang […]

RM11 mln for Asajaya Health Clinic

ASAJAYA: An allocation of RM11 million has been approved by the federal government to provide X-ray services as well as build an additional block at the Asajaya Health Clinic. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the additional building, which will include pathology, laboratory, and pharmacy services, is important in ensuring that the health services provided […]

Hawkers centre expected to attract visitors

ASAJAYA: The Tambirat Hawkers Centre in Kampung Tambirat will be an addition attraction for visitors from within and outside the area after its completion by the end of next year. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the construction of the centre was one of her resolutions in ensuring that the residents in Kota Samarahan can […]

Boost Army presence along border

KUALA LUMPUR: A Member of Parliament (MP) has suggested that the Ministry of Defence increase the presence of soldiers on the border with Indonesia to check the entry of illegals into the country. Rubiah Wang (GPS-Kota Samarahan) also said that the ministry should also boost the number of border control posts to at least 25 […]

Preparing grassroots leaders for polls

SRI AMAN: The Sarawak Kita Empun (SKE) programme plays a very significant role in explaining the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government policies to every citizen of the state. Organised by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women, SKE also aims to prepare the party’s grassroots machinery in facing the election. Recently, 70 women, representing 35 PBB […]

Open more bank branches, ATMs

BELADIN: The federal government through the Ministry of Finance is urged to open more bank branches as well as automated teller machines (ATMs) in the rural districts. According to Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang, the need for facilities such as bank branches and ATMs, especially in rural areas, is very important following the recent Covid-19 […]

SK Merdang a dream come true

By Clement Erik Wong & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KOTA SAMARAHAN: The opening of SK Merdang here is a dream come true for teachers, students and parents. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the school was a step forward in providing comfort for students and teachers, especially those who were previously from SK St Martin, situated […]