PBB Wanita has role to strengthen party's stability and success of GPS, says Fatimah

SARIKEI, June 14 2026: The women grassroots members of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) play an important role in strengthening the stability and success of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in maintaining the people's confidence.

Caption: PBB Wanita chief Fatimah Abdullah says that the women's machinery is one of the backbones of PBB's strength

PBB Wanita chief Fatimah Abdullah said the role of women is very important in ensuring that the party's work runs smoothly before, during and after the elections.

She said the success achieved by the party so far does not only depend on the party's leadership, but is also supported by a machinery that is organised, efficient and always close to the people.

"The women's machinery is one of the backbones of the party's strength. That is why we need to continue to maintain our performance and commitment in carrying out our responsibilities to the people," she said when speaking at the Simpulan Kasih Dinner at the Kampung Seberang Sarikei Multipurpose Hall yesterday.

She said PBB is in a strong position to continue to gain the people's support because it has a clear leadership with a direction and always focuses on the development of the state.

Fatimah said that the leadership of Premier Abang Johari Openg has brought about various positive changes that have contributed to progress and increased Sarawak's recognition at the national and international levels.

She added that the GPS government's record of achievements in developing the state is also the basis for the people's confidence in the coalition.

"The people have seen for themselves the various developments and initiatives implemented by the government. That is why the trust given must continue to be maintained through continuous work and service," Fatimah, who is also the Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, said.

In the meantime, he stressed that the strength of GPS cannot be separated from the role of PBB as the core party in the coalition.

In this regard, she called on every party member to continue to strengthen internal unity and ensure that the machinery is always ready to face any challenges in the future.

She added that the support enjoyed by the people currently needs to be translated into continuous service so that PBB and GPS continue to remain relevant and become the choice of the Sarawak people.

Governor, wife make brief stop-over at Lachau bazaar

LACHAU, June 14 2026: Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi made a brief stop-over at Lachau bazaar.

Caption: Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Wan Junaidi taking time to buy mangoes at Lachau bazaar

They were on their way back to after completing an official visit to Betong Division for the state-level official birthday celebration of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

“Upon arrival, Toh Puan and I were warmly welcomed by Penghulu Lee Thong Seng, head of the Lachau and Pantu Chinese Community,” the governor said in his Facebook post.

“Toh Puan and I were pleased to spend time visiting several stalls at the rest centre and mingling with the traders and visitors present,” he said.

He said he and his wife took the opportunity to enjoy local durian fruits which is now entering its season, while greeting the local community before continuing their journey.

Governor, wife attend tea reception held in conjunction with the state-level official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong

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.

Caption: Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar arriving at the venue of a tea reception

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.