By Shikin Louis
KUCHING, Oct 27: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been honoured with the Sri Pertiwi Leadership Award by the Persatuan Kebangsaan Melayu Sarawak (Sarawak Malay National Association or PMKS).
PKMS president Dr Wan Ali Tuanku Madhi said this is the first award presented by PKMS to a Sarawak leader, recognising Abang Johari’s dedicated efforts in developing and elevating Sarawak toward becoming more progressive and prosperous.
“Over the course of seven years under the Premier’s leadership, Sarawak has grown into a competitive State, achieving a prestigious position that has brought international recognition to Sarawak due to effective initiatives aimed at establishing Sarawak as a developed State by 2030.
“Therefore, on behalf of all Malay organisations and associations in Sarawak, namely PKMS, Persatuan Melayu Miri, Persatuan Melayu Limbang, Persatuan Kebajikan Warga Saribas (PEWARIS) and Persatuan Persaudaraan Melayu Sri Aman-Betong, it is with the utmost respect that we present the Sri Pertiwi Leadership Award to the Premier,” he said during PKMS’ 85th Anniversary Dinner broadcast live by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) last night (Oct 26).
The event was graced by Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.
Also present were Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki. — DayakDaily
