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Welcome to Sarawak! 2009 marks another auspicious year for this Land of the Hornbills as it will be celebrating the inauguration of the new Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) building or the State Legislative Assembly building in Petra Jaya this July. Sited just across the river bank from the iconic Waterfront in the heart of the city, this landmark building is also bound to be another icon to Kuching with its unique and beautiful structure that both inspires and evoke emotions of wonder. Yang Berhormat Datuk Michael Manyin anak Jawong Minister of Urban Development and Tourism The significance of the DUN for Sarawak is both historical and indicative of the state’s governance. Sarawak hosted the first legislative session in 1867 in Bintulu, in the record as the nation’s first such meeting. It was presided by Rajah Charles Brooke during the reign of the White Rajahs and called the General Council then. In 1903 the legislative assembly was then called Council Negeri. The inauguration of the present DUN building also culminated with the sitting of the Rulers’ Conference. In keeping with tradition, this new DUN building will also be inaugurated with a Rulers’ Conference and the first sitting of the legislative assembly in the later part of the year. I am sure that dignitaries and visitors will take this opportunity to visit the DUN building during the inauguration as it will be a historic event for the state. In conjunction with the launch of the DUN building, there will also be a special Regatta held along the Sarawak River to mark the occasion. The staging of the Sarawak Regatta, the oldest recorded regatta in South East Asia, River Floats and Fireworks which will be another interesting, and eventful affair, will follow this. There will be hard races among the competing teams and light ones among the tourists and visitors while the sideline activities of duck catching, pole climbing and others will add to the thrill of the event. It is an event that will remain in the memories of those who come to see and share in the day of the races among the thousands who annually make this pilgrimage to the state’s capital! Of course, Sarawak has more to offer visitors and locals alike throughout the year with events and conferences that will continuously bring in people from all over the world. The state’s new Borneo Convention Centre will also be opening its doors to the public later this year and is another iconic building with its hotel, conference and other facilities for guests sitting on an isthmus along the river! There are underwater wonders, jungle adventures and caving spectaculars as well as cultural extravaganzas throughout Sarawak like the Borneo Cultural festival in Sibu which will appeal to a range of visitors in this land of diverse ethnicity, religion and culture. There is always something that will attract people from all over the world here and the memory that all visitors bring back with them is the ever-smiling face of the people wherever they go in this land of smiles! Enjoy your stay and enjoy reading Borneo Talk, as such publications will be part of the living heritage of our state. Thank you! Datuk Michael Manyin anak Jawong 2 | BorneoTalkJul-Sept2009
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