Minister: Top leaders at S’wak-level Gawai Dayak dinner reflects unity, respect for Dayak traditions

(From second left) Fadillah, Uggah, Abang Johari, Anwar, Wan Junaidi, and others at the Sarawak-level Gawai Dayak 2026 celebration dinner at BCCK in Kuching on June 21, 2026. Source: Alexander Nanta Linggi/Facebook

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, June 22: The presence of the lop leaders from Malaysia and Sarawak at the State-level Gawai Dayak 2026 celebration dinner reflects not just the recognition of the rich culture, customs, and heritage of the Dayak people, but also reinforces the spirit of unity that has long been the foundation of Sarawak’s strength.

In a Facebook post, Works Minister and Kapit MP Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the most meaningful part of the event was being able to meet the people up close and exchange greetings, sharing the festive spirit.

“As a Sarawakian, I am immensely proud to see how Gawai continues to serve as a bridge that brings us together in the spirit of ‘Segulai Sejalai’.

“May the spirit of Gawai Dayak 2026 continue to inspire gratitude, togetherness, and our shared determination to build a more prosperous, inclusive, and harmonious Sarawak and Malaysia,” he said.

The programme, which was the highlight of the State-level Gawai Dayak 2026 celebration, also saw Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Sarawak governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, and Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUS) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia as among the dignitaries from the federal and State level who were present. — DayakDaily