KUCHING: The Sarawak Governor, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, received a courtesy visit from the main organising committee of Sarawak Regatta and Kuching Waterfront Festival 2026 at the Astana Sarawak in Petra Jaya on Monday.
The delegation, led by Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, presented official invitations to Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi and Toh Puan to officiate at the Sarawak Drum Festival 2026 on the night of October 31, as well as the closing ceremony of Sarawak Regatta and Kuching Waterfront Festival 2026 on November 1.
During the meeting, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi and Toh Puan Fauziah expressed their appreciation to the organising committee for its commitment and efforts in ensuring the smooth running of both prestigious events.
The events are also expected to attract large numbers of participants and visitors, including tourists from within and outside the country, thereby boosting Sarawak’s tourism sector.
Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi also expressed hope that all participants would prioritise safety throughout the events to ensure the festivals proceeded smoothly and successfully.
Also present were Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (Creative Industry and Performing Arts) Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, Kuching Division Resident Dayang Joanita Azizah Abang Morshidi and Sarawak National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) Director Noor Seela Noor Sulaiman.
Others in attendance were Sarawak Rivers Board Controller Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Ding Tiew Wong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Julin Alen, Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) Deputy Director Joachim Paggang Jabong, representing the UKAS Director, and Kamaludin Busrah, representing the Director of the Sarawak State Protocol, Ceremonies and Event Management Unit. -UKASnews
