Religious leaders join Sarawak Governor for breaking of fast

Mar 14, 2025

KUCHING: Religious leaders from various faiths came together with the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, for a breaking of fast at Astana Negeri on March 4.

Among the attendees were Most Rev Dato’ Simon Poh, Archbishop of Kuching; Rt Datuk Danald Jute, Bishop of the Anglican Church in Sarawak and Brunei and Unifor Director Dato Georgina Apphia Ngau. Also present were Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, Deputy Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations); Azizul Annuar Adenan, Tanjung Datu assemblyman and Kuching Port Authority chairman, and Hamdan Jar’ee, Director of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) Sarawak.

The event, organised by Astana Negeri and the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), celebrated the spirit of unity and harmony among Sarawak’s diverse religious communities.

In a post on his official Facebook page, Dr Wan Junaidi reflected on the significance of the gathering, emphasising that the presence of religious leaders from various backgrounds highlights Sarawak’s cultural and religious diversity. He praised the state's continued commitment to preserving the values of respect and mutual understanding.

“I am grateful for this opportunity to gather in an atmosphere of harmony, which strengthens our relationships and fosters unity within our community. This is the true strength of Sarawak — rich in racial and religious diversity, and a model for how harmony and mutual understanding can thrive in society,” Dr Wan Junaidi said. --Borneo Post