KUCHING: This weekend will be a perfect time for the people in Kuching and the surrounding areas to head to Dataran MJC, Batu Kawa near here to visit the two-day Sejiwa Senada Programme from May 5 to 6.
A statement from the State Protocol and Public Relations Unit said a total of two Perodua cars are the grand prizes to be won by lucky visitors who take part in the lucky draw contest to be held in conjunction with the popular event.
In order to win the cars and other prizes, participants must fill in a form and get it stamped in the various booths available and return it to the secretariat, the statement added.
In addition, two Modenas Kriss motorcycles are also up for grabs by lucky visitors. Other attractive items to be won are televisions, branded hand phones, computer gadgets plus other electrical products.
Kuching folks and those from the surrounding and nearby areas must not miss this good opportunity to visit the exhibition to gain knowledge, receive government services, be entertained and walk away with the grand prizes.
140 booths set up by the state and federal agencies, government linked companies and the private sector are ready for the people.
Meanwhile, on the entertainment side, Concert Sejiwa Senada will start at 8pm at the same venue on May 7 featuring famous artistes from Kuala Lumpur plus local singers. They are Jay Jay (Rindu Bayangan), Zizi Kirana (AF7 & D Academy Asia), Bob Yusuf (AF2), Iban singer Ricky Andrewson, Dayangku Fazillah, Alice Liew, Iwan Dasri, Zaki Zaidi and D’ Cipta band.
Earlier, they will also perform at the pre-show at 8.30am before the official opening ceremony by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Bob is one of Malaysia’s top artistes after participating in Akademi Fantasia 2 while Zizi, from Sabah, is known for dangdut, pop and hip hop genre. For food lovers, more than 30 stalls are available at the Sarawak Kitchen to serve those who are hungry and thirsty, all under one roof.
The Sejiwa Senada Programme acts as a one-stop platform for the government to meet and serve the people while the people will be involved in activities such as sports and recreation.
The programme is also to enhance the feel-good factor among the people so that they would be confident and aware of what the government is doing in bringing development and to uplift the socio-economic and living standard of the people.
Through the Sejiwa Senada Programme, the government hopes to build better rapport with the rakyat and to sustain good cooperation with them for the sake of progress and harmony in the state. The next host for Sejiwa Senada Programme is Lubok Antu on May 7 and 8.