KUCHING (April 23): Thousands thronged Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at the Astana here today.
Visitors and well-wishers from all walks of life started arriving at the Astana's gate as early as
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