Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad shakes hands with a member of the public during his arrival at Kuching International Airport to attend the 2019 Malaysia Day celebration that will be held at Stadium Perpaduan this evening. – Bernama photo
KUCHING: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali arrived at the Kuching International Airport to attend the 2019 Malaysia Day celebration here, today.
The aircraft carrying the prime minister and his wife from Kuala Lumpur landed at 10.20 am and they were received by Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
Also present were Sarawak Tourism, Arts, Culture Minister, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah and State Secretary Datu Jaul Samion.
Dr Mahathir is scheduled to attend the Bersatu Jum Berambeh programme at the Pullman Hotel here, before going to Stadium Perpaduan to attend the celebration and deliver his Hari Malaysia address. – Bernama