Sarawak Governor celebrates 80th birthday with state leaders

Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Hajah Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, participated in thanksgiving ceremonies and a dinner to mark his 80th birthday.

The celebrations included a thanksgiving prayer ceremony at Jamek Mosque in Petra Jaya, Kuching, on October 8, 2026. The religious program featured the recitation of Surah Yasin and a zikir marhaban performance, followed by congregational prayers. The ceremony was broadcast via a livestream by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit.

High-ranking officials attended the events, including Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, and Sarawak Government Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki. The gathering served as an opportunity for state and federal representatives, ministers, and civil servants to convene in honor of the Head of State.