KUCHING, 20 February – The Tai Tai Restaurant in Kuching was the setting for a memorable evening as His Excellency Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Haji Wan Junaidi Bin Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Yang Amat Berbahagia Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Binti Mohd. Sanusi, attended a special dinner hosted by YBhg. Prof. Datuk Dr. Khairuddin Ab. Hamid, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS), and his wife, Datin Dayang Mariani Abang Zain.
What was initially planned as a casual dinner at 7:30 pm turned into a delightful surprise birthday celebration for Tun Pehin Sri, despite his actual birthday having passed. The heartfelt gesture left a lasting impression on the distinguished guest.
One of the highlights of the evening was the much-anticipated fish head curry, specially prepared by Tai Tai Restaurant’s owner and Head Chef, Michelle. Keeping her promise to serve this signature dish for Tun Pehin Sri, she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, saying,
“Thank God for another great honour to celebrate YBhg. Prof. Datuk Dr. Khairuddin’s 79th birthday and a get-together with Datin Dayang Mariani and Tun Pehin Sri. My promise of fish head curry fulfilled for Tun Pehin Sri!”
The dinner, held in an intimate setting, was filled with warm hospitality, laughter, and engaging conversations. Tun Pehin Sri extended his sincere appreciation to YBhg. Prof. Datuk Dr. Khairuddin and Datin Dayang Mariani and Tai Tai Restaurant’s owner and Head Chef, Michelle for their thoughtful arrangements, making the evening a cherished memory.
The Tai Tai Restaurant, known for its authentic and exquisite Malaysian cuisine, once again lived up to its reputation, delivering not only great food but also a heartfelt experience for its guests.
