Wan Junaidi: Media plays vital role in shaping an informed society

Posted on 25 Mar 2025
Source of News: Borneo Post Online

KUCHING (Mar 25): Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has expressed appreciation for the role and commitment of the local media in providing continuous coverage of Astana Negeri Sarawak’s activities and programmes.

In a post on his official Facebook account late last night, he emphasised that the media plays a vital role in ensuring the public receives accurate and balanced information, thereby fostering an informed society.

He expressed hope that this close collaboration would continue to be strengthened, and that more events with local media partners would be held to further enhance the relationship between Astana Negeri Sarawak and the media.

Wan Junaidi made these remarks after he and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi hosted a Majlis Bersungkei (breaking of fast event) for members of the local media fraternity at Dewan Santapan, Surau Astana Negeri last night.

The event served as a token of appreciation to the media for their crucial role in disseminating information to the public, particularly regarding Astana Negeri Sarawak’s activities and initiatives in the state.

It also aimed to strengthen the relationship between Astana Negeri Sarawak and local media practitioners.

The event began with an iftar ceremony, where guests enjoyed a light meal before Muslim attendees proceeded to perform Maghrib prayers. They were later treated to a dinner featuring local dishes.

Following the meal, Wan Junaidi and Fauziah interacted and took photographs with the guests before joining them for Isyak and Tarawih prayers.

Among those present were the State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki and Datin Amar Baduyah Bujang, Sarawak Information Department director Helmy Hamid; Sarawak Broadcasting Department (RTM) director Wan Azhan Wan Hamat; Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) director Awang Putrayusrie Awang Rezuan; Sarawak Media Group chairwoman Dato Norhyati Ismail, and Sarawak Malay Economic Association president Bujang Sitam, representatives from Wacana Group, Kaki Lima Yong Hua Group and Kampung Pendam, Asajaya.



Newspaper

Copyright © 2025 Astana Negeri Sarawak
Last Updated On 25 Mar 2025

Operating Hours

Monday - Thursday
8:00am to 1:00pm & 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Friday
8:00am to 11.45am & 2:15pm to 5:00pm

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday
Office Closed
image Polls
image Announcement