Sarawak minister waiting the arrival of Colonial Governor at Pengkalan Batu

 Sarawak’s first governor Datu Abang Haji Openg bin Abang Sapi’ee , chief minister Stephen Kalong Ningkan and other officials awaiting the arrival of outgoing colonial governor on Pangkalan Batu.

The Waddells left their official residence at the Astana at 12.30pm on Sept 15, 1963 by the state sampan from Pangkalan Batu before they would board the British frigate H.M.S. Loch Killisport anchored at the Steamship Wharf.

“The Astana is all yours now” was what he said to the new Governor Datu Abang Haji Openg bin Abang Sapi’ee before he boarded the Astana sampan. Also present to say their farewells were Ningkan and Temenggong Jugah anak Barieng.