Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud marks his official 85th birthday today.
The visionary leader with a political career spanning decades has transformed Sarawak for the better through his innovative policies and ideas.
Having dedicated his life to the development and welfare of Sarawak and its people, he has certainly left a lasting legacy to be honoured and valued by all.
On this special occasion, state leaders and non-governmental organisations have shared their well-wishes for the Head of State.
DATUK ABDUL KARIM RAHMAN HAMZAH
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister
Happy birthday to someone who is not only a wonderful leader but also an inspiration to many. Tun has been instrumental in bringing Sarawak from being a backwater to what it is today. Happy birthday, Tun.
DATUK SERI FATIMAH ABDULLAH
Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister
TYT wanted Sarawakians to see their multi-culturalism and multi-ethnicity as a unique characteristic that needs to be treasured. He believes each community has a role to play in forging a united and harmonious Sarawak. He also sees the importance of women representation at the decision-making level which has resulted in an increase in the number of women politicians as assemblywomen and MPs.
DATUK SERI DR STEPHEN RUNDI UTOM
Utilities Minister
Pehin Sri can be seen as a unifying factor in the stability and prosperity enjoyed by Sarawakians now. Economic development has been envisioned by him to be the focus of the Sarawak government after his retirement from politics when he took over as the governor, as prior to stepping down, he had set a target for Sarawak to be the richest state in Malaysia by the year 2030.
DATUK DR ABDUL RAHMAN JUNAIDI
Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU)
May Tun Taib be blessed with good health and wellbeing in life. Tun Taib is not only the head of the state but also the father of development for Sarawak. During his tenure as chief minister, Tun Taib brought about many changes in various aspects of development. Apart from that, the unity of the multi-racial community is also the core of Tun Taib’s success in developing Sarawak.
ABDULLAH SAIDOL
Assistant Minister under Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Public Communications Unit)
I always remember his advice — ‘serve the people with passion and sincerity’. May he always be blessed with the best of health and continue to share his wisdom.
DATUK SERI DORIS BRODIE
Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) vice-president and Women chief
Here’s wishing Tun a very happy 85th birthday. May he continue to helm as our Head of State and be blessed with the pinkest of health always.
DATUK CHIEW YEN CHEW
Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Women chief
We all appreciate his immense contributions. His vision and inspiring leadership as the former chief minister and now our Head of State has helped to transform Sarawak into a prosperous and everlasting peaceful state. May Tun Pehin Sri enjoy good health and continued success. May Sarawak and its people always be in peace and harmony, stay safe in this Covid-19 pandemic and enjoy greater prosperity and happiness.
KHO TECK WAN
Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Women chief
Happy 85th birthday to Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Thank you for your leadership and guidance. I wish Tun Pehin Sri good health and happiness for many years to come.
DATUK RICHARD WEE
Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associations president
Here’s to wishing Tun Taib longevity, health in abundance, and bountiful happiness.
KHIRUDIN DRAHMAN
Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak director
On behalf of Bomba Sarawak, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to TYT on his 85th birthday. We wish TYT good health and to lead Sarawak to become a prosperous and blessed developed state.
DAVID XAVIER HII CHIN LOUNG
Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) secretary
It is a pleasure to wish the governor of Sarawak a very joyous happy birthday. He has been an outstanding leader for Sarawak and his visions have excelled Sarawak to greater heights. His contributions are commendable and we look forward to his continuing leadership.
