14-06-2025
Sarawak's Agong's birthday celebration highlights unity, royal loyalty in Limbang
Temenggong Willie Marum (fourth left) hands over souvenirs to His Excellency Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi (sixth left) and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah (seventh left), witnessed by Abang Johari (fifth left) and other dignitaries present. – Photo by Mastura Ismail
MIRI (June 14): Sarawak's state-level celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's 17th Official Birthday was held with a grand tea reception at the Limbang Civic Centre today, showcasing the state's rich cultural diversity and deep-rooted loyalty to the monarchy.
The event was graced by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, who were warmly welcomed by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Before the reception, the dignitaries toured the 'Raja Kita' exhibition, a special showcase highlighting the history and significance of the Malay Rulers Institution in Malaysia.
Held from June 12 to 15, the exhibition featured a range of community-focused activities including free health screenings, colouring contests, Zumba sessions, and talent showcases.
The reception began with a traditional welcoming performance titled 'Harmoni Dirgahayu', followed by a heartfelt video tribute, 'Titipan Untuk Tuanku', dedicated to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The ceremonial highlight was the cutting of a 'pulut kuning' (yellow glutinous rice), symbolizing the official birthday celebration prior to the tea reception.
Additionally, 100 individuals received welfare aid of RM100 each through various social assistance programmes such as General Aid, Senior Citizen Aid, Allowances for OKU Workers, Non-Working Disabled Aid, Foster Child Support, Child Assistance, and Bedridden Patient Caregiver Aid.
The event also celebrated Sarawak's multicultural harmony through vibrant cultural showcases.
Among the performances were the 'Rong Sia' traditional dance by the Lun Bawang community, the 'Joget Tempurung' and Zapin Sarawak, representing local Malay heritage, and appearances by guest artistes.
Among those present were Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, who is also chair to the state-level celebration committee, alongside Sarawak state ministers, elected representatives, department heads, community leaders, and over 1,000 invited guests. abang johari Agong's birthday limbang Wan Junaidi
