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.
Press Release, 26 May 2025
LANGKAWI: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, made an official visit to the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) today. The visit, held at the invitation of the Ministry of Defence Malaysia, saw Wan Junaidi and delegation — including Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah — touring various exhibition booths at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) which featured advanced aerospace and maritime technology from countries such as China, the UK, Japan, and the UAE. Among the booths visited were SAPURA, ASELSAN (Türkiye), STM (Türkiye) and NADI (Malaysia). The delegation also witnessed an aerial acrobatics display before departing for Kuala Lumpur. Wan Junaidi hoped that the exhibition would open new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), while also commending the Ministry of Defence for its successful organisation.
Press Release, 26 May 2025
KUCHING, 19 Mei: Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar berkenan menyempurnakan Istiadat Pembukaan Mesyuarat Pertama Penggal Keempat, Persidangan Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sarawak ke-19 di Kompleks DUN Sarawak, hari ini. Turut hadir, isteri beliau, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi. Keberangkatan tiba Tun Wan Junaidi dan isteri pada jam 9:25 pagi disambut Speaker DUN Sarawak, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar dan Premier Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Istiadat penuh adat itu dimulakan dengan nyanyian lagu Ibu Pertiwiku oleh Pancaragam Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) diikuti pemeriksaan Kawalan Kehormatan Utama oleh Tun Wan Junaidi melibatkan 105 anggota Pasukan Gerakan Am dan PDRM diketuai DSP Harun Saharudin Mohamad. Selesai istiadat rasmi dan nyanyian lagu kebangsaan, Tun Wan Junaidi dan isteri beredar masuk ke Dewan Mesyuarat DUN untuk menyampaikan ucapan perasmian di hadapan 82 Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Sarawak. Persidangan kali ini memberi tumpuan kepada pembentangan enam Rang Undang-Undang (RUU). Tiga RUU oleh Timbalan Premier Sarawak, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas merangkumi RUU Perbekalan Tambahan (2024) 2025, RUU Perbekalan Tambahan (2025) 2025 dan RUU Pembubaran Dana Amanah Pembangunan Infrastruktur 2025. Sementara itu, RUU lain dibentangkan oleh Timbalan Premier Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan merangkumi RUU Kanun Tanah (Pindaan) 2025. Timbalan Premier Sarawak, Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian pula akan membentangkan RUU Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan (Pindaan) 2025. Menteri Pendidikan, Inovasi dan Pembangunan Bakat Sarawak, Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn pula membentang RUU Pusat Biodiversiti Sarawak (Pindaan) 2025. Asfia ketika sidang media pada Ahad memaklumkan sebanyak 320 soalan telah dikemukakan untuk sesi kali ini terdiri daripada 247 soalan lisan dan 73 bertulis. Sidang DUN Sarawak akan berlangsung dari 19 hingga 28 Mei.-TVS
Press Release, 26 May 2025
KUCHING: Semua tuntutan Sarawak diharap dapat diselesaikan segera oleh kerajaan persekutuan bagi memastikan manfaatnya dapat dinikmati bersama di peringkat negeri dan negara. Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar berkata, beliau bersyukur kerana hubungan antara kerajaan persekutuan dan Kerajaan Sarawak ketika ini amat akrab. Menurutnya, banyak isu berkaitan hak dan kepentingan Sarawak telah berjaya diselesaikan hasil kerjasama erat kedua-dua pihak. “Justeru, saya yakin hubungan akrab ini juga akan memastikan Sarawak mendapat semua tuntutan yang termaktub dalam Perjanjian Malaysia 1963 (MA63) Laporan Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC), Perlembagaan Malaysia dan Perlembagaan Sarawak,” katanya. Beliau berkata demikian ketika menyampaikan ucapan sempena pembukaan Mesyuarat Pertama Bagi Penggal Keempat Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sarawak Ke-19 di Kompleks DUN di sini, hari ini. Tun Wan Junaidi turut menyeru agar kerajaan persekutuan segera melaksanakan tanggungjawab mereka terhadap pembangunan ekonomi, sosial dan keselamatan di negeri ini. “Keikhlasan dan komitmen Yang Amat Berhormat Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim melalui prinsip Malaysia MADANI amat dihargai. “Ini diyakini mampu memberi impak yang positif kepada usaha menyemai semangat Segulai Sejalai ke arah pembangunan yang inklusif kepada Sarawak,” katanya.
Press Release, 29 April 2025
KUCHING, 19 April – Her Most Gracious Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah binti Mohd. Sanusi today officiated the 2025 World Thinking Day celebration for Girl Guides, held at the Sarawak state level. The event was organized by the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia (PPM) Sarawak Branch. Upon her arrival in Kuching this morning, the wife of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak immediately proceeded to the Sheraton Hotel to attend the event. Her arrival was warmly welcomed by the senior leadership of the Sarawak Branch of Girl Guides, including YBrs. Puan Ruth Sibat, Chief Commissioner of the Branch; YBhg. Datuk Hajah Dayang Morliah binti Datuk Haji Awang Daud, President; and YBrs. Puan Annie Sim, Deputy President of PPM Sarawak. This year's celebration carried the theme "Our Story," in line with the global World Thinking Day theme set by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). The theme highlights the importance of nurturing young female leadership, strengthening unity, and inspiring the next generation with valuable lessons. During the joyous ceremony, YABhg. Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi lit a candle alongside all the members, marking the official opening of the 2025 World Thinking Day celebration at the Sarawak level. Also present to enliven the occasion were YBrs. Encik John Lim Boon Beng, Chief Commissioner of the Sarawak Scouts; representatives from the Sarawak State Education Department; members of the Executive Board of PPM Sarawak; and over 200 Girl Guides from schools around Kuching, including SMK St. Mary, SMK St. Teresa, SK Matu Baru, and SMK Matang Jaya. YABhg. Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi expressed her deep appreciation to all members of PPM Sarawak for their dedication and commitment in making this celebration a success. She hopes that the Sarawak Branch of PPM will continue to nurture high-quality, competitive, and resilient female leaders who contribute to the development of the state and the beloved nation. – END – Photo: Astana Negeri Sarawak
Press Release, 10 April 2025
KUCHING, 31 MAC – Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar bersama isteri, Yang Amat Berbahagia Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah binti Mohd. Sanusi, berkenan berangkat menghadiri Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri bersama barisan kepimpinan negeri Sarawak di Astana Negeri Sarawak pada jam 10:30 pagi. Majlis yang penuh kemesraan ini turut dihadiri oleh Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier Sarawak, bersama isteri, Yang Amat Berbahagia Datuk Amar Puan Sri Hajjah Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Haji Bujang. Turut hadir ialah YB Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah anak Embas, Timbalan Premier Sarawak, bersama isteri, Dato Doreen Mayang; YB Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Timbalan Premier Sarawak, bersama isteri, Datin Amar Enn Ong Siok Ean; serta YB Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Asfia bin Awang Nasar, Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak, bersama isteri, Dato’ Hajah Fatimah binti Haji Mohd. Iskandar. Majlis ini turut diserikan dengan kehadiran Menteri-Menteri Kabinet Sarawak dan Persekutuan serta Timbalan-Timbalan Menteri, yang bersama-sama menghayati semangat Aidilfitri dalam suasana penuh keakraban dan harmoni. -TAMAT- Foto: Astana Negeri Sarawak
Press Release, 09 April 2025
The latest official portrait of Her Most Gracious Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah binti Mohd Sanusi will be made available to the public beginning Monday, 16 December 2024. Printed copies may be obtained free of charge from the Corporate Communications Unit, Office of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, located at the Astana Negeri Sarawak. For state government departments and agencies, copies may be collected from the Protocol, Ceremony and Event Management Unit of Sarawak (UPPANS) on Level 7, Wisma Bapa Malaysia. For further enquiries or additional information, please contact 082-512514 or email mnfikriat@sarawak.gov.my. Thank you.