Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife, Dr Siti Hasmah, arrived here this morning to attend several events scheduled for today and tomorrow.

The plane carrying the couple touched down at the Kuching International Airport at 10.15 am.

They were met on arrival by Deputy Chief Minister Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Sarawak DAP chairperson Chong Chieng Jen, who is also the state’s Pakatan Harapan chairperson.

Also present were state secretary Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani and community leaders from around Kuching.

It is learned that Dr Mahathir and his wife will attend several closed-door events today.

Tomorrow, Dr Mahathir is expected to hold a meeting with Chief Minister Abang Johari Openg before returning to the capital.

- Bernama