Betong to host Sarawak-level Agong birthday celebration 2026

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By DayakDaily

BETONG, April 29: Betong Division has been selected to host the Sarawak-level celebration of the birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, scheduled to take place from June 11 to 15, 2026.

As part of early preparations, a site inspection and the first Main Organising Committee Meeting were held yesterday (April 28), chaired by Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai, who is also the minister responsible for the event.

According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), the inspection covered several key venues identified for the celebration, including Masjid Jamek Betong, Dewan Panglima Rentap, and Dewan Sukan Tan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan.

Among those present were Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, Deputy Minister of Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Sarawak Protocol, Ceremonial and Event Management Unit director Datu Hamdan Sharbini, and Betong Division Resident Datu Richard Michael Abunawas, along with heads of relevant departments.

The visit began at 10am with a comprehensive assessment of each venue’s suitability, focusing on capacity, parking facilities, crowd movement, safety measures, traffic management, and logistical requirements such as public address systems, seating arrangements, and stage setup.

Following the inspection, a coordination meeting was held at the Betong Division Resident’s Office to review the findings and further refine implementation plans.

The meeting also featured briefings by the relevant agencies, covering key areas including security, traffic control, logistics, VIP protocol, publicity, and technical coordination throughout the event period.

These early coordination efforts are vital to ensuring the celebration is carried out in an orderly and seamless manner, in full compliance with national ceremonial protocol standards. — DayakDaily

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