KUCHING – The Governor of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah binti Mohd Sanusi, were among the family members who attended a moreh feast at the Orchid Garden Coffee House, Grand Margherita Hotel, on the night of 5 March.
It was also joined by the daughter of the Governor, Sharifah Fariah. Mr Darren James Dempsy, Food and Beverages Manager of the Grand Margherita Hotel, and on-duty staff welcomed their arrival.
The moreh, a traditional post-prayer late-night meal in Ramadan, is often shared as an open gathering. It deals with an opportunity for families and communities to develop close relationships while discussing food topics and chatting.
Diners at the Coffee House took the opportunity to greet the Governor and his family during their visit. Many shook hands and posed for pictures, a sign of Sarawak’s leadership having a good relationship with its people.
Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi and Toh Puan Fauziah are grateful that they can spend time with family while also connecting the weak citizens. They spoke of inclusivity, saying moments like these unify people across age groups, races and religions.
The moreh feast was an open centre with a few copies of the Holy Qur’aan on display and meant to be a type of formality, as well as give space for discussion and continuation from formal occasions back into their community.
By mingling with the public in a casual environment, he reaffirmed these policies of accessibility and unity espoused by Sarawak’s social fabric.
The Grand Margherita Hotel, a historic landmark in Kuching, has consistently served as a venue for gatherings and celebration events.
The evening was special, as we had the governor and his family over for the moreh, thus combining tradition with modern hospitality.
The governor’s involvement in community-orientated events, such as those taking place during the month of Ramadan, is a reflection of the wider spirit of this time; a season that embodies gratitude, togetherness and mutual respect.
It was an evening well spent not only with family, but also sharing the values that bring Sarawakians from all walks of life together, especially during this holy month.
