Head of State, wife convey birthday wishes to Premier Abang Johari
KUCHING (Aug 4): Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi have conveyed their warmest birthday wishes to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on the occasion of his 75th birthday today.
In a congratulatory message shared on the Head of State's official Facebook page, the couple expressed their heartfelt prayers for the Premier's continued well-being, strength, and divine guidance in leading Sarawak.
'May YAB Premier always be under the grace and protection of Allah SWT, and be blessed with good health, strength, and wisdom in continuing to shoulder the responsibility of leading the state,' read the statement which was issued by the Astana Negeri Sarawak.
Wan Junaidi and Fauziah also commended Abang Johari's leadership, which has brought about many positive changes to Sarawak.
'Under his administration, the state has continued to record transformative progress in economic development, infrastructure, education, as well as green and digital technology.'
They also described the Premier's leadership style as firm yet inclusive, while rooted in a spirit of unity and progress for all levels of society.
'YAB Premier's tireless efforts to uphold and strengthen Sarawak's rights within the Federation through the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) have also garnered widespread recognition,' they said.
Wan Junaidi and Fauziah expressed their hope that Abang Johari will continue to be granted the strength and wisdom to steer Sarawak towards becoming a developed, prosperous and united state for the benefit of present and future generations.
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