KUCHING: Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi attended the Sarawak Scout Foundation's Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner here on Saturday.

The event was held to celebrate the foundation's 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of youth development through the inculcation of leadership, discipline, volunteerism, and community service.

During the ceremony, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi, who is also the Patron of the Scout Association of Malaysia Sarawak Branch, officiated at the silver jubilee celebration by lighting a campfire as a symbolic gesture of the scouting spirit.

He also launched the Quality Scout Award and presented the Malaysia King’s Scout Certificates to recipients.

In addition, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi received the Quality Scout Award, which was presented by Sarawak Scout Council President Tan Sri Dato Sri William Mawan Ikom.

Also present were Sarawak Scout Foundation Chairman Arthur Lee Cheng Chuan, Sarawak Chief Scout Commissioner John Lim Boon Beng, and Organising Committee Chairman Colonel Juma’at Ibrahim.

The evening featured a special montage screening recounting the foundation's history, evolution, and achievements over the past 25 years, alongside a traditional glutinous rice cutting ceremony with Toh Puan and honored guests. — UKASnews

Photos: Astana Negeri Sarawak
Translator: Ryan Lim