Tun Juhar and wife Toh Puan Norlidah flanked by Hajiji, Kadzim and Dr Joachim during the Pulut Kuning birthday cake cutting ceremony.
KOTA KINABALU: A total of 77 contingents took part in the parade at Padang Merdeka in conjunction with the Head of State Tun Juhar Mahiruddin’s official 71st birthday today.
The Head of State and wife Toh Puan Norlidah RM Jasni were greeted by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji Haji Noor upon arrival at Padang Merdeka here.
Tun Juhar inspecting the contingents and waving to the crowds at Padang Merdeka
Seventeen canon shots were fired as a mark of respect during the national and state anthem followed by inspection of the guard of honour by the Head of State.
Tun Juhar was later presented the VAT69 Honorary Wings from the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razaruddin Husain.
The highlight of the ceremony was the cutting of the Pulut Kuning birthday cake by Tun Juhar accompanied by the Chief Minister and other guests m following the special performance by the Sabah Cultural Board.
Also present were State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Kadzim M Yahya, Deputy Chief Minister II cum Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, who is also the chairman of this year’s celebration, other State Cabinet members, assistant ministers and invited guests.
