KUCHING, July 21 2026: Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has likened Sarawak to be the “Jewel of Malaysia” because of its wealth of natural resources.
He said it is also because of its unique social structure consisting of more than 30 ethnic groups living in peace and harmony.
In his message in conjunction with the Sarawak Day’s celebration on July 22, the governor also said Sarawak continues to make history by boldly stepping forward to determine its own course.
“Sarawak Day, which is celebrated every year, carries a very deep meaning, not just a public holiday, but a symbol of the revival of the struggle to uphold dignity, identity, and a new turning point in history that forms a developed region in Malaysia today.
“One of the most significant things about Sarawak Day is its role as an important platform to educate and educate the younger generation about what is written and implied in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
“This celebration fully affirms the status of Sarawak not just as an ordinary state, but as a territory and an equal partner that formed the Federation of Malaysia as written in the Constitution and implied in the Constitutional documents of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63),” Wan Junaidi emphasised.
“Today we are able to enjoy prosperity and celebrate Sarawak Day or other festivals every year because we have very strong racial unity and political stability.
“Sarawak's strength lies in its multi-racial people—Malays, Dayaks, Chinese, Indians, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Melanau, and various other indigenous communities who aim for the well-being of Sarawak and its people.,” he noted.
The governor called on Sarawakians to continue to strive to form a prosperous society with mutual respect and shared values that contribute to harmony. Racial unity and political stability are the pillars of harmony that can guarantee the development of Sarawak, and the responsibility to maintain this peace does not only lie on the shoulders of the Government and leaders, but also in the hands of each of its citizens.
He also called on all parents, educators, educational institutions and Sarawakians to continue to cultivate a culture of love for knowledge, exploring the fields of science, technology, engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), the digital economy and innovation.
“The world is changing so fast, and the future will not wait for anyone,” he said, adding that “ we need to ensure that the younger generation is not only able to adapt to change, but emerge as leaders who create solutions, explore new opportunities and build the future of this Region with expertise, thinking and high values of integrity.”
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