KUCHING, Oct 11: Sarawak’s Head of State (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s journey of service, from Astana to the people, took centre stage at the State Banquet held last night (Oct 10) in conjunction with the official celebration of his 80th birthday.
The evening featured special video presentations highlighting his time as Sarawak’s TYT, alongside a cake-cutting ceremony, musical performances by local artistes and a fireworks display.
Wan Junaidi and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the banquet, which was also graced by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his daughter Dayang Norjihan.
Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof and his wife Datin Amar Ruziah Mohd Tahir; Sarawak’s Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, who is also the Minister in charge of the celebration; and Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki.
