KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the State Banquet in conjunction with the opening ceremony of the first meeting of the fourth session of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Monday.
They were welcomed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang.
Also in attendance were Deputy Premiers, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian; DUN Speaker, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar; State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki; cabinet ministers and deputy ministers, assemblymen, and department heads.
The grand and ceremonial event began with a captivating ‘Gatsby Dance’ performance by the Kasuma Tari troupe under the Sarawak Arts Council.
Adding to the vibrant atmosphere was a special performance by the Sarawak State Symphony Orchestra (SONS) led by music director, Saiful Hamdan, as well as vocal performances by renowned Sarawakian artists, including Hijrah Yahya, Carrie Geres, Nadhar Idruze, Harvy Ixzy, and Adelynna Yang.
