Deputy Minister distributes 18 cows for Aidiladha to villages in Samarahan
Villagers securing the cattle for the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations. – Ukas photo.
KUCHING (June 7): A total of 18 cows contributed by Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang were successfully distributed to several areas within Kota Samarahan in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebrations.
According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Rubiah, who is also Kota Samarahan MP, said the annual sacrificial programme was part of her ongoing commitment to support grassroots communities, particularly during festive seasons.
'I hope the observance of the sacrificial rite this year will proceed smoothly and be blessed by Allah SWT.
'My sincere thanks to everyone who worked hard to ensure the success of this programme,' she said.
The distribution, which began on June 4 and concluded on Friday (June 6) evening, covered several Malay villages including Kampung Tanjung Parang, Kampung Empila Hilir, Kampung Melayu, Kampung Niup, Kampung Pengkalan Kuap, and Kampung Tanjung Bundong (Phase 1 and 2), as well as Masjid Ar-Riyadh at Taman Samarindah, Kota Samarahan.
Several villages outside the constituency also received the contribution, such as Kampung Reban and Kampung Lubok Ria in Serian; Kampung Sri Tajo, Kampung Tambirat Tengah and Kampung Sebandi Ulu in Asajaya; and Masjid Solahuddin Al-Ayubbi at Kem Penrissen here. cows Hari Raya Aidiladha lead Rubiah Wang
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