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KUCHING, March 31 – The spirit of unity and festivity was alive at the Sarawak Premier’s Aidilfitri Open House today, as approximately 10,000 visitors gathered at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) to celebrate the joyous occasion.
His Excellency Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, alongside his wife, His Excellency Datuk Amar Puan Sri Hajjah Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, warmly welcomed the public to the grand event. The open house provided an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri with their state leaders.
The event was marked by lively interactions, with many attendees taking the chance to snap pictures and selfies with prominent figures. This highlighted the close bond between the Sarawak leadership and the diverse community, reflecting the state’s harmony and unity in the month of Syawal.
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A variety of traditional Hari Raya delicacies were served, adding to the festive mood as guests enjoyed dishes such as ketupat, rendang, lemang, and an assortment of kuih-muih. The warm hospitality extended by the Sarawak Premier and his wife was deeply appreciated by those in attendance.
Among the distinguished guests present were His Excellency the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife, Yang Amat Berbahagia Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah binti Mohd. Sanusi. Also in attendance were YB Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Asfia bin Awang Nasar, Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, with his wife, Dato’ Hajah Fatimah binti Haji Mohd. Iskandar.
Other notable figures included YBhg. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri George Chan and his wife, Datin Patinggi Puan Sri Datuk Wira Lorna Enan Muloon, along with Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar bin Marzuki, Secretary to the Sarawak Government, and his wife, Datin Amar Hajah Baduyah binti Haji Bujang.
The event successfully fostered a sense of togetherness, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Sarawak. It served as a meaningful reminder of the unity and shared traditions that continue to strengthen the state’s social fabric. – Sarawakku