Toh Puan Fauziah visits Miri Handicraft Centre in conjunction with Sarawak Day
MIRI (July 23): Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, wife of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, visited the Miri Handicraft Centre yesterday in conjunction with the Sarawak Day 2025 celebration.
She was accompanied by Deputy State Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus; wife of Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Hall and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Datin Siti Shorgayah Ahmad Zaidin,wife of Miri Mayor Adam Yii, Rita Lau Leh Sien; and Miri Administrative Officer Geraldine Janely Doris Peter Kulai.
The group arrived at 2.30pm and was greeted with a traditional dance performance.
During the visit, Fauziah watched a traditional bead weaving demonstration and toured stalls featuring local handicrafts.
She also interacted with vendors and made a few purchases to show her support for the local craft community.
The visit ended around 3pm with light refreshments. lead Miri Handicraft Centre Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi
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