The Chief Minister’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house received overwhelming response from the public. Photo by Chimon Upon
KUCHING: More than 10,000 people from all walks of life attended the Chief Minister’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching today.
Many of them waited in line as early as 9.30am outside the main hall even though the open house was scheduled to begin only half an hour later.
Local dignitaries, political and community leaders as well as well-wishers started made their way into the VIP section to extend festive greetings to Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg and wife Datin Amar Dato Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang who arrived at 11am.
Among them were Deputy Chief Ministers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Tan Sri Dr James Masing and Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
Almost all guests had the chance to pose for photos with Abang Johari and Juma’ani before entering the VIP section for refreshments.
Abang Johari (second right) shakes hands with State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Morshidi Abdul Ghani. Also seen from left are Morshidi’s wife Puan Sri Datin Amar Saptuyah Suib and Juma’ani. Photo by Chimon Upon
Abang Johari surprises one of the outriders of his motorcade, Norman Abdul Rahim, at his open house with a birthday cake.