Sarawak TYT leader joins state officials for 80th birthday prayers at Jamek Mosque
By Shikin Louis KUCHING, Oct 9: Sarawak Governor (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar joined State leaders and dignitaries for a thanksgiving prayers ceremony at Jamek Mosque, Petra Jaya, here last night…
Source: Dayak Daily · October 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM · AI-assisted report
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KUCHING, 9 OCTOBER 2026 —
Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar joined state leaders for a thanksgiving prayers ceremony at Jamek Mosque in Petra Jaya, Kuching on Oct 8, held in conjunction with celebrations marking his 80th birthday, according to DayakDaily.
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The governor arrived at about 6.25 pm with his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, before taking part in the congregational Maghrib prayers, the report said. The ceremony continued with the recitation of Surah Yasin led by Sarawak Grand Imam Dato Mustapha Kamal Ahmad Fauzi, followed by a zikir marhaban performance by a combined group from Kuching Division, after which the Sarawak Grand Imam led a thanksgiving prayer.
The programme then proceeded with congregational Isyak prayers, and the event was broadcast live via the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) livestream on Facebook, DayakDaily added.
Among those present were Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, ministers, deputy ministers, members of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly, heads of state and federal departments, and other invited guests, the report noted.
Specific attendees named by DayakDaily included Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, who was identified as the minister responsible for the 80th‑birthday celebration; Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki; Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi; Sarawak Islamic Council president Datuk Misnu Taha; Sarawak Mufti Datu Khalidi Ibrahim; Sarawak Attorney‑General Dato Sri Saferi Ali; Chief Syarie Judge of Sarawak Datu Awang Suhaili Ledi; and Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) chief executive officer Datu Abdul Hadi Abdul Kadir.
The presence of the Sarawak Premier and senior officials at the ceremony indicates official recognition of the governor’s milestone, the report implied by listing their attendance.
For Malaysia, the event shows the significance of honoring long‑serving state figures and reflects the broader practice of marking such birthdays with communal prayers that involve both state and federal representatives.
The most recent development noted by DayakDaily was the live broadcast of the ceremony on Facebook through the UKAS unit, allowing a wider audience to view the proceedings.