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By Ashley Sim
KUCHING, June 1: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited a number of open houses here today in conjunction with the first day of the Gawai Dayak celebration.
Among them was the Gawai open house hosted by Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute (Tropi) director, Datu Dr Lulie Melling at her residence. She extended a warm welcome to the Premier upon his arrival at approximately 5pm.
The crowd at the open house was akin to a colourful tapestry woven with threads of diversity, with individuals of various religious and ethnic backgrounds in attendance.
A variety of local food was also served at the Tropi director’s house. Among others present was Sarawak Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) Datuk Julaihi Narawi.
Earlier, according to a news report published by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Abang Johari also visited a Gawai open house hosted by Tan Sri Datuk Amar Leonard Linggi Jugah.
Upon arrival at the latter’s residence around 2.30pm, the Premier was warmly welcomed by Linggi and his family, including federal Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Abang Johari also earlier visited former Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang.
The visit was a sign of his respect and appreciation for the former political leader of Sarawak as well as respecting the traditions and culture of the Dayak community in conjunction with Hari Gawai. — DayakDaily
