PM pays courtesy visit to Sarawak Governor in Kuching

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim paid a courtesy visit to the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, at the Astana Negeri on Saturday (June 22).

The Prime Minister, who arrived at 6.30pm, had a meeting with Wan Junaidi that lasted about 40 minutes.

Later on Saturday night, Anwar is scheduled to attend the state-level Gawai Dayak dinner event at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).

Meanwhile, in a Facebook post, Anwar said the courtesy visit was their first official meeting since Wan Junaidi was appointed Sarawak Governor in January.

“In this meeting, we discussed current developments in the country as well as aspects of development in Sarawak, in addition to pertinent issues related to the welfare of the people,” read the post.

Also present during the visit was Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. – Bernama