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Borneo Post
29-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
State leaders extend Gawai Dayak invitation to Sarawak Governor
Wan Junaidi and Fauziah pose with the main organising committee for the 2025 State-Level Gawai Dayak Celebration during the courtesy visit. – Photo from Astana Negeri Sarawak photo KUCHING (May 29): The Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, received a courtesy visit today from the Main Organising Committee for the 2025 State-Level Gawai Dayak Celebration. The delegation, led by Deputy Premier and chairman of the 2025 State-Level Gawai Dayak Celebration Committee, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, arrived at Astana Negeri at 9.30am. Uggah was accompanied by his wife, Dato Doreen Mayang. The visit aimed to extend an official invitation to Wan Junaidi and Fauziah to attend the Gawai Dayak 2025 Open House celebration on June 1 and the 2025 State-Level Gawai Dayak Dinner on June 2. Both events will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Accompanying Uggah were State Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom; Deputy State Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Dato Majang Renggi; and Minister in the Premier's Department of Sarawak Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai. Others in attendance included Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala; Deputy State Minister for Public Health and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil; Deputy State Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis; Deputy State Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang; and Deputy State Minister for Transport Dato Henry Harry Jinep. Also joining the visit was Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) director Dato Georgina Apphia Ngau. Wan Junaidi expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Main Organising Committee for their efforts in organising the 2025 State-Level Gawai Dayak celebration, describing it as an important festive event and a meaningful platform to foster unity among the multi-ethnic community, while also uplifting the culture and heritage of the Dayak people in Sarawak. He expressed hope that the upcoming events would run smoothly and bring benefit to the people, particularly in strengthening the spirit of goodwill and togetherness that form the foundation of harmony in the state. 2025 State-Level Gawai Dayak Celebration Wan Junaidi
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf dies at 81
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf, 81, founder of the Malaysian Entertainment Journalists and Writers Association (WHAM), passed away at Selayang Hospital here yesterday at about 1 am. Her daughter, Nilly Wahida Omar, initially confirmed the passing of Fauziah, who was well-known among creative industry figures and celebrities. It was reported that Fauziah died due to a cerebral haemorrhage. Nilly Wahida said that about a week ago, her mother fell at their home before being admitted to the hospital for treatment. "We, her children, were by our mother's side when she breathed her last. She passed away very peacefully," she said. Fauziah's remains were eventually laid to rest at the Selayang Baru Islamic Cemetery here yesterday afternoon. About 100 people, including family members, relatives, and acquaintances, paid their last respects at the funeral. Among the artiste friends present were famous lyricist, Datuk Habsah Hassan, and actress Rubiah Suparman. Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) CEO, Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, was also present on behalf of the Minister of Communications, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, to hand over a cash donation of RM2,000 to Fauziah's family. WHAM, in a statement, expressed its condolences and sorrow over the passing of Fauziah Rauf, who was also a former journalist for Utusan Malaysia, including Wanita magazine, and the publisher of Nilly Publication. WHAM president, Datuk Tengku Khalidah Tengku Bidin, described Fauziah as a highly respected female journalist in both the journalism and the arts and entertainment industries in the country. "Fauziah was not only an excellent writer but was also among the earliest female journalists to successfully establish her own publishing company, Nilly Publication, which published Pesta Magazine and the Pentas Dunia newspaper," she said. Tengku Khalidah added that in recognition of her significant contributions, Fauziah received the Distinguished Journalist Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Journalism Awards (AKIFMA) 2017, jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (Finas) and WHAM. "WHAM extends its condolences to Fauziah's entire family. May her soul be blessed and placed among those who believe and do good deeds," she said. Fauziah is survived by her four children and 13 grandchildren.
Barnama
25-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Bernama CEO Mourns Cherished Mentor Fauziah's Passing
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The passing of veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf, 81, is not only a profound loss to the local media fraternity, but also one that is deeply mourned by Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin. Nur-ul Afida, who affectionately referred Fauziah as 'Aunty Fauziah,' described the latter as a mentor during their time together at Harian Nasional, the first Malay-language compact newspaper. 'I personally have fond memories of Aunty Fauziah. I call her Aunty Fauziah because I started my career in journalism at Harian Nasional, where she was one of the editors. 'I was assigned to the women's desk under her supervision, and that's where I began my journalism career with her guidance,' she said while representing Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil in presenting the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA contribution to Fauziah's family at the Subang Baru Mosque here today. She added that the late Fauziah was also a longtime acquaintance of her late father, Kamaludin Abdul Razak, who was the editor-in-chief of Harian Nasional. Nur-ul Afida shared that Fauziah was a mentor who offered guidance both to her and to her late brother, Kamal Huzaini, affectionately known as Huzz, when he was an entertainment journalist. 'The late Fauziah was a straightforward person who guided both me and my brother greatly. We learn a lot from our elders, they are always honest and direct. 'They taught us sincerely and their lessons continue to guide us to this day,' she said. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Bernama CEO Presents Tabung Kasih@HAWANA Contribution To Fauziah Rauf's Family
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, today presented a Tabung Kasih@HAWANA contribution to the family of veteran journalist, the late Fauziah Rauf, at Masjid Selayang Baru. Representing Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Nur-ul Afida handed the contribution to Fauziah's eldest daughter, Nilly Wahida Omar Sudi, 54. Fauziah passed away at Selayang Hospital at about 1 am today due to a brain hemorrhage. The RM2,000 assistance marks the second given to the late journalist, following an initial one in 2023. Nur-ul Afida noted that the first donation was provided under Bernama's allocation before Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim approved a RM1 million fund in conjunction with HAWANA 2023. Tabung Kasih@HAWANA was established during the 2023 National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebrations as an initiative to support ailing or financially constrained members of the media. The fund is a Communications Ministry initiative administered by Bernama as part of ongoing efforts to assist and honour media professionals, both active and retired. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
25-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Veteran journalist Fauziah Rauf dies at 81
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran journalist and one of Malaysia's earliest female editors, Fauziah Rauf, died at Selayang Hospital early today. She was 81. Her youngest son, Firhat Yasir Omar Sudi, when met at the family residence in Bandar Baru Selayang, said his mother died at around 1 am due to a brain haemorrhage. He said Fauziah's remains would be taken to the Selayang Baru Mosque for cleansing and shrouding and funeral prayers before being laid to rest at the Selayang Baru Muslim Cemetery after Zohor prayers. Fauziah, the founder of the Malaysian Entertainment Writers and Journalists Association (WHAM), was a recipient of the Kasih@HAWANA Fund in 2023. She had previously been honoured with the Entertainment Journalism Icon Award at the Malaysian Film Industry Journalism Awards (AKIFMA) in 2017, organised by WHAM and the National Film Development Corporation (FINAS). With over two decades of experience at Utusan Malaysia, Fauziah was also a pioneering figure and the first Malaysian woman to publish newspapers and magazines such as 'Mingguan Famili', 'Pentas Dunia' and 'Hawa' during the 1980s.
