KOTA KINABALU: Sabah celebrated Head of State Tun Musa Aman’s official 74thbirthday with an 80-strong contingent parade at Padang Merdeka today.
Tun Musa accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Faridah Tussin for his inaugural official Head of State birthday parade was greeted by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor and wife Datin Seri Panglima Datuk Juliah Salag upon arrival at Padang Merdeka.
Also on hand to greet them was Deputy Chief Minister and main organising chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam together with State Secretary Datuk Seri Panglima Sr Safar Untong and other dignitaries.
At the start of the ceremony, Tun Musa inspected the guard of honour accompanied by 17 cannon shots fired from Signal Hill. Later, he rode the ceremonial vehicle inspecting the 80 contingents on the field.
A cake cutting ceremony was also held during the dance performance led by the Sabah Cultural and Arts Department.
The parade was then adjourned for the investiture and state medals presentation ceremony at Istana Seri Kinabalu.-pr/BNN
