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KUCHING: Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, received a courtesy visit from the Sarawak Islamic Council delegation at the Astana Negeri Sarawak on Wednesday. The visit aimed to invite the Governor and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, to the 64th Sarawak-level Majlis Tilawah and Menghafaz Al-Quran.
Invitation to Prestigious Religious Event
The delegation was led by the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He confirmed that the religious event will be held from February 24 to 27 at Dewan Suarah Samarahan.
“Alhamdulillah, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi will attend the closing ceremony on February 27,” he shared after the visit.
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He added that the opening ceremony on February 24 will be officiated by Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg. This annual event will see participation from Qari and Qariah across Sarawak, fostering greater involvement in Islamic teachings and recitations.
Land Value to Rise Near Tanjung Embang Airport
During the visit, Dato Sri Abdul Karim, who also serves as the Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development, commented on the expected rise in land prices surrounding the upcoming airport project in Tanjung Embang.
He highlighted that infrastructure development often leads to increased land value and advised landowners to carefully consider their sales decisions.
“Currently, land in the area is selling for RM10,000 to RM20,000 per acre. Some may be tempted to sell at double the price, but after the infrastructure is in place, values could rise by 20 to 30 times,” he explained.
“We urge landowners not to sell too quickly, as they may benefit significantly in the future,” he added.
Officials in Attendance
Accompanying the delegation were President of the Sarawak Islamic Council, Datuk Misnu Taha, Samarahan Division Resident, Mohamad Irwan Bahari Bujang, Acting Director of the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (JAIS), Abang Borhanuddin Abang Ahmad Masuine, and other key officials.
The visit reinforced the Sarawak government’s commitment to religious and economic development, ensuring long-term benefits for its people.