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Borneo Post
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Sarikei to host Sarawak-level National Day 2025 celebration
Fatimah (centre) in a photocall with organising committee members after the press conference. KUCHING (July 9): The Sarawak state level National Day 2025 celebration will be held in Sarikei on August 31, featuring a variety of exciting programmes from 7am to 10pm, said State Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. Sarikei will play host to this year's Sarawak-level National Day celebration on August 31, with a full day of exciting programmes lined up from 7am to 10pm, said State Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. She said the celebration will feature four main events, coordinated by the Sarawak Protocol, Ceremony and Event Management Unit (UPPANS) in collaboration with the main organiser – Sarikei Division Resident's Office. The day will begin with a Unity Walk at the Sarikei Sports Complex at 7am, graced by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohamad Sanusi. 'Following the Unity Walk, there will be a Town Hall session held at Dewan Sentral Sarikei in the afternoon. 'This is one of the key activities planned for the Sarawak-level National Day 2025 celebration,' she told a press conference at the Ministry's office in Baitulmakmur II Building here today. The highlight of the day will be the National Day Celebration Assembly at 8pm at the Sarikei Sports Complex, which would be graced by Wan Junaidi and Fauziah, along with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and other members of the state cabinet. 'That night, there will also be a National Day Concert at 10pm, immediately after the official ceremony,' she said. Also present at the press conference were UPPANS Director Datuk Hamdan Sarbini, Sarikei Division Resident Datu Michael Ronnie, and UPPANS Assistant Director Masyitah Kipli. fatimah abdullah host national day Sarikei
Borneo Post
20-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Miri to host Sarawak Day 2025 celebration from July 20-22
Lee (centre), along with (from left) Galong, Ripin, Rosey, Hamdan and Yii, show the promotional poster for the Sarawak Day 2025 celebration. MIRI (June 20): The Sarawak Day 2025 celebration will take place here from July 20 to 22, bringing together a series of events to commemorate the state's history, culture and achievements. Minister of Transport Sarawak Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin officially announced the schedule and key highlights at a press conference today, where he emphasised the strong commitment of the organising team and expressed confidence in the smooth execution of the event. He disclosed that the Sarawak Protocol, Ceremony and Event Management Unit (UPPANS), under the Premier's Department, has been entrusted with coordinating the celebration in collaboration with various state departments and agencies. 'This year's celebration aims to instil love for our state, honour Sarawak's rich history and the struggle for independence, and celebrate the progress and achievements we have made together,' he said. Lee added that the three-day celebration will feature a wide range of activities that reflect the unity, diversity, and pride of Sarawakians. Among the key programmes are the Sales Carnival and Sarawak Talent Showcase, which will run throughout the celebration period at Miri City Stadium. Spearheaded by the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment Sarawak (Mintred), the event aims to highlight local talents and promote entrepreneurship. On the morning of July 20, a Zumba session will be held at Miri City Stadium from 7.15 am to 10.30 am, organised by the Miri District Office. That same evening, a Multi-Faith Thanksgiving Ceremony will take place at 8pm at the Meritz Hotel, led by the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), in celebration of Sarawak's hallmark of religious harmony. On July 21, a thanksgiving ceremony will be held at 6pm at the At-Taqwa Mosque here, organised by the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais). The final day of the celebration will begin with a Unity Walk at 7am, starting from Miri City Stadium. Organised by the Miri Resident's Office, the walk is intended to symbolise solidarity among Sarawakians of all backgrounds. Later that afternoon, a townhall session will take place at 2pm at the Imperial Hotel here, jointly organised by the Miri Resident's Office and Miri City Council, serving as a platform for public engagement with government leaders. The highlight will be the Sarawak Day Assembly, scheduled for 8pm at Miri City Stadium. Spearheaded by UPPANS and the Miri Resident's Office, the grand finale is expected to draw large crowds in a show of unity, pride, and patriotism. 'The Sarawak Day celebration is not only a commemoration of the past, but also a platform to promote unity, mutual understanding, and collaboration among all Sarawakians. 'This event encourages recognition of the contributions of every community toward Sarawak's development, and aims to strengthen the relationship between the government and the people,' said Lee. As such, he calls on all residents of Miri and nearby areas to join in the festivities. 'Let us come together to show our support and love for Sarawak. Your presence will reflect the unity and pride of our people under the spirit of 'Sarawak Maju Makmur'.' Also present at the press conference were State Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus; State Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew; State Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Ripin Lamat; Miri mayor and Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii; UPPANS director Datu Hamdan Sharbini; and Miri Resident Galong Luang. host Lee Kim Shin miri sarawak day
