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By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, July 21: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg joined thousands to converge at Masjid Jamek here for ‘Majlis Kesyukuran Perdana’ in conjunction with the Sarawak Independence 60th Anniversary celebrations earlier tonight.
The ceremony began with reciting of Yasin, ‘dzikir’ (remembrance) of Al-Asma Al-Husna, followed by Maghrib and Isyak prayers.
Between the prayers, there was also a special religious talk titled ‘Mensyukuri Nikmat Kemerdekaan’ delivered by Sarawak Mufti Datuk Kipli Yassin.
After Isyak prayer, the ceremony continued with a doa of shukr (thanksgiving) led by Sarawak Imam Besar Dato Mustapha Kamal Ahmad Fauzi, followed with a dinner.
Also present were Dewan Negara Speaker Tan Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar; Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar; Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah; Sarawak Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Utility) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi; and Sarawak Islamic Council president Datu Misnu Taha. — DayakDaily
