Overwhelming response to "Konsert Rakyat" at Padang Merdeka, Kuching held in conjunction with the 79th official birthday celebration of Sarawak's Governor

At least 20,000 of our local folks from around Kuching City, Samarahan, Serian, Bau and Lundu had thronged Padang Merdeka last night to watch the star-studded “Konsert Rakyat” held in conjunction with the 79th official birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

Fine weather was on our side and many had come as early as 6 pm to get the best seats at the concert that had showcased performances by top artistes including Aman Ra, Amir Masdi, Chopie Cakap, Alya Nabila, Apet Hafitz, Mawat, Adelynna, Keeyushee, Pinomal Band, Roxy Ixzy, and Black. The crowd was enthusiastic and had stay on until the event had end to watch the fireworks display over Padang Merdeka and surrounding areas.

We are delighted that our local folks were satisfied with the concert which was organised as part of Sarawak’s government efforts to make the Head of State’s birthday a celebration for the people. on the same evening, the State Banquet also took place at the State Legislative Assembly Complex and was graced by our Head of State who was accompanied by his wife, Yang Amat Berbahagia Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Binti Mohd. Sanusi together with local dignitaries including the right honourable Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg.

Over 10,000 participants from 110 contingents took part in the grand parade at Padang Merdeka, Kuching

Over 10,000 participants from 110 contingents took part in the grand parade at Padang Merdeka, Kuching to mark the 79th official birthday celebration of Sarawak’s Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Many of the contingents’ members had come very early in the morning to prepare  themselves for the exciting parade which had also attracted our city folks from throughout Kuching and its vicinities. The contingents which had taken part comprised of representatives from various state and federal uniformed bodies, government agencies, educational institutions, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Fine weather was also on our side and the three hour long parade went on smoothly and was also televised “live” over official social media channels by Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak (UKAS) and TV Sarawak (TVS). 

Padang Merdeka had came alive with vibrant colours, music and patriotic spirit during the much awaited parade and all had given their full attention on the royal box as His Excellency Tun Wan Junaidi, accompanied by his wife took the royal salute as participants from government departments, enforcement agencies, statutory bodies, schools, higher learning institutions and community organisations marched past in full ceremonial display.