KUALA LUMPUR – His Excellency Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar, the Sarawak Governor Minister, together with his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah binti Mohd Sanusi, attended the Sungkei Anak Sarawak 2026 ceremony organised by the Sarawak Foundation at the Grand Ballroom, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), on Saturday evening.
The couple arrived at 7 pm and were warmly received by Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar bin Marzuki, Secretary to the Sarawak Government, alongside his wife, Datin Amar Hajah Baduyah binti Haji Bujang.
They were also welcomed by Sarawak Foundation Director Datu Mohamad Junaidi bin Mohidin and his wife, Datin Sharifah Khamsiah binti Haji Wan Bujang.
Among those accompanying Tun Pehin Sri and Toh Puan were Sharifah Nong-Jasima and her husband, Encik Muhammad Nur Hakeem Yusop.
The ceremony was further elevated by the presence of Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, who attended with his daughter Puan Dayang Nurjihan.
Other notable figures included Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah Yusof with his wife, Datin Amar Ruziah binti Mohd Tahir; Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar with his wife, Puan Sri Datin Amar Hajah Fatimah binti Mohd Iskandar; and Yang di-Pertua Dewan Negara Senator Datuk Awang Bemee bin Ali Awang Basah.
Ministers such as Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai, and Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn were also present, together with federal and state dignitaries.
The evening began with iftar, followed by the Maghrib prayer in congregation. Guests then enjoyed dinner before performing the Isyak and Tarawih prayers, led by Dato Haji Mustapha Kamal bin Ahmad Fauzi, the Grand Imam of Sarawak.
A key highlight of the ceremony was the symbolic presentation of Aidilfitri donations by Tun Pehin Sri and Toh Puan to 40 recipients.
These represented a wider group of 378 beneficiaries, including primary school pupils, university students from Sarawak, children of Sarawak Foundation staff in Kuala Lumpur, and children of Rumah Sarawak employees.
In his remarks, Tun Pehin Sri expressed gratitude to the Sarawak Foundation for organising the event, which he described as an important platform for fostering unity, brotherhood, and a sense of belonging among Sarawakians living outside the state.
He also offered prayers for the students’ continued academic success, emphasising their role as future contributors to Sarawak’s development.
The Sungkei Anak Sarawak ceremony has become a meaningful tradition, strengthening ties between Sarawak’s leadership and its people while promoting welfare and inclusivity during Ramadan.
