KUCHING: Sarawakians are urged to further strengthen their bond among the various communities during this Hari Raya celebration.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Hari Raya transcends religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering social cohesion and harmony among all communities in Sarawak.
“It is a time when friends and neighbours, regardless of race and faith, bond with each other again, to celebrate friendship and solidarity.
“Like during our other major celebrations such as the Chinese New Year, Gawai Dayak or Christmas, let us continue the practice of visiting the ‘open house’ of our relatives, friends and neighbours during this Hari Raya.
“By doing so, we can further enhance and strengthen our harmony, unity and the sense of belonging in developing Sarawak,” he said in his Hari Raya message.
Uggah, who is also Bukit Saban assemblyman said the undivided unity, harmony and loyalty among the people will greatly help the hard working and visionary Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in his tireless efforts to transform the state into a very progressive and prosperous region.
“He has done much and I am very confident he is very capable of taking us to greater heights in the months and years to come.
“The formulation of our Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, for instance, is one of Abang Johari’s most important and strategic plans and programmes for Sarawak to become a high-income region by 2030,” he said.
On behalf of his family, he also took the opportunity to wish all Muslims a ‘Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Maaf Zahir dan Batin’.
“May this joyous occasion bring you and your loved ones abundant blessings, happiness and peace now and in the years ahead,” said Uggah.
