The State Dinner celebrates the 80th Birthday of TYT

KUCHING, 11 Oct: The oldest person in the State of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar along with his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi are pleased to attend the 80th Birthday Celebration Meeting at the Santapan Hall, Sarawak's state assembly (DUN) last night.

His arrival at 8.05 pm was accompanied by Sarawak Premier, Tan Sri's Grandfather Johari Tun Openg and his son, Dayang Norjihan.

Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embassy, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian were also present.

The ceremony began with the singing of Mother Pertiwiku song followed by a welcome dance performance by Sarawak Arts Council.

Guests then watched two special video screenings featuring Tun Wan Junaidi's life and career journey in fulfilling the responsibilities and trusts he assumed, including his fight to defend the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63).

Follow the special videoThe twin of D'Astanawhich launched an official cruise to Kampung Triso, Sebuyau before ending at Lingga last May.

The ceremony was followed by a cake cutting ceremony before the guests enjoyed a banquet while being entertained with performances by local artists including Haziq Rosebi.

About 400 guests attended the ceremony which ended with a fireworks display witnessed by Tun Wan Junaidi together at the ceremony.

The State Dinner was part of the 80th TYT Birthday celebrations that lasted until October 11.