BETONG, June 14 2026 — A tea reception was held in conjunction with the state-level official birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Tan Sri Datuk Amar Kalong Ningkan Civic Hall this morning.
Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar with his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, Premier Abang Johari Openg with his daughter, Dayang Norjihan were among those present.
The ceremony was a manifestation of the people's loyalty to the royal institution, in addition to serving as a platform to strengthen the spirit of unity, harmony and patriotism among the multi-racial community in Sarawak.
The official event began with a welcome performance in conjunction with the arrival of the distinguished guests, followed by a special video screening dedicated to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The celebration culminated with the cutting of the yellow glutinous rice as a symbolic celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's birthday anniversary.
At the ceremony, a total of 50 recipients also received various forms of welfare assistance channeled by the government, including general assistance, senior citizen assistance, disabled workers' allowance, disabled persons' unable to work assistance, dependent child assistance, child assistance and patient care assistance.
The ceremony was also attended by the Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas with his wife, Doreen Mayang; Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar; Sarawak Secretary Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki and Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department John Sikie Tayai with his wife, Melia Gelen.
Also present were community leaders and more than 1,000 invited guests who enlivened the celebration.
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