KUCHING: The Sarawak Scouts Foundation marked its 25th anniversary with a silver jubilee gala dinner on Saturday, celebrating its contributions to youth development through scouting.
The event was graced by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.
Wan Junaidi, who is also patron of the Scouts Association of Malaysia Sarawak Branch, officiated the silver jubilee celebration by lighting a ceremonial campfire, symbolising the spirit and values of scouting.
He also launched the Quality Scout Award and presented King Scout Certificates to recipients.
In recognition of his contributions to scouting, Wan Junaidi was conferred the Quality Scout Award by Sarawak Scouts Council president Tan Sri Datuk Seri William Mawan Ikom.
The silver jubilee celebration commemorated the foundation’s 25 years of involvement in nurturing young people through leadership, discipline, volunteerism and community service.
Guests were also treated to a special montage highlighting the foundation’s establishment, development and achievements over the past 25 years.
The evening concluded with a traditional yellow glutinous rice cake-cutting ceremony involving Fauziah and other distinguished guests.
Also present were Sarawak Scouts Foundation chairman Arthur Lee Cheng Chuan, Sarawak Chief Scout Commissioner John Lim Boon Beng and organising committee chairman Colonel Juma’at Ibrahim.
