KUCHING: The Sarawak Annual Mass Circumcision 2025 marked a significant milestone after it was officially recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records as the Largest Simultaneous Circumcision Event 2025 on Saturday.
Stakan assemblyman Hamzah Brahim attended the event held at Sarawak Heart Centre’s Urology Clinic, where he described the initiative as a meaningful community-based effort that benefits people from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.
In his speech, Hamzah said the programme opened participation to children from various segments of society, with a strong emphasis on health and hygiene, reflecting Sarawak’s spirit of inclusivity and harmonious living.
“This approach clearly mirrors Sarawak’s strength — unity in diversity. Beyond easing the burden on parents, programmes like this demonstrate collective concern for children’s health while strengthening the sense of togetherness within the community,” he said.
Hamzah said the achievement was made more meaningful with the national recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records, describing it as a proud moment for Sarawak and all parties involved.
He also expressed his appreciation and congratulations to the Islamic Medical Welfare Association (PERKIP) and the medical personnel for their dedication and orderly execution of the programme.
Following the programme, Hamzah proceeded to Taman APT 2 to personally inspect a public complaint involving a collapsed drainage system currently being handled by the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS).
The complaint was received by the council on Dec 2 and initial investigations found cracks on the road surface adjacent to the monsoon drain, believed to have been caused by strong water flow through twin culverts from the Muara Tuang Army Camp area, which subsequently affected the structural integrity of the drain wall.
During the visit, Hamzah said it was important to assess the situation on the ground to better understand the challenges faced by residents in the affected area.
He was informed that MPKS had taken several immediate measures, including the installation of warning signs, safety tape, repeated site inspections and briefing sessions with residents to ensure public safety.
He said the repair works would require further technical assessment, including soil and rock condition reports, as well as procurement procedures under the Disaster Allocation to ensure a safe and effective long-term solution.
“I will continue to monitor the progress closely and work with MPKS and the relevant agencies so that follow-up actions can be expedited in the interest of residents’ safety,” he said.
