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Wan Junaidi (centre) and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, upon their arrival in Bintulu for the Sarawak Day 2024 celebrations. Photo: UKAS

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Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar is a veteran Malaysian politician and a prominent figure in Sarawak’s political landscape.

He began his career as a police officer before transitioning into politics, where he has held significant positions at both the federal and state levels.

Notably, as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) from 2021 to 2022, he made a substantial impact.

On June 19, 2023, he was appointed the 19th President of the Dewan Negara, and on January 26, 2024, he became Sarawak’s eighth Head of State.

Wan Junaidi’s leadership and extensive experience have earned him widespread respect.

Wan Junaidi being elected as President of the Dewan Negara. Photo: BERNAMA
Wan Junaidi views original manuscripts during his visit to al-Qarawiyyin University, the world’s oldest university, in Fez. Photo: Astana Negeri Sarawak
Wan Junaidi welcomes Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) at the Astana Negeri Sarawak, as Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (second right) and Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan (right) look on. Photo: BERNAMA
Wan Junaidi attends a function in Kampung Bako Hilir in 2022. Photo: Sarawak Edition
Wan Junaidi and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, congratulate the Sarawak contingent for reclaiming the overall champion title at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Photo: Astana Negeri Sarawak
(From left) Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, and Wan Junaidi pose for a group photo with His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah of Brunei and his wife, Pengiran Anak Saleha Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Mohamed Alam. Also present are Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi (third right), Abang Johari’s wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku (second right), and Awang Tengah’s wife Datuk Dayang Morliah Datuk Awang Daud (right).

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