12 to compete for Unduk Ngadau Divatto title this Saturday
Published on: Tue, Jun 24, 2025 Text Size: PENAMPANG: Twelve finalists from five villages—Divan, Kg Totoikon, Kg Buzut, Kg Sava, and Kg Togop—will compete in the Unduk Ngadau Divatto pageant at Togop Jetty this Saturday (June 28). Chairperson Susanna Mojiniu urged the local community to support the event, held in conjunction with the Kaamatan festival, celebrating the legacy of Huminodun and promoting Kadazan-Dusun cultural values such as beauty, grace, and wisdom. The event also features a Tati kaanangan (Miss Favourite FB) category, with online voting open from June 22 to 3 PM on June 28. Susanna called for more individual and corporate sponsors to contribute hampers or other support. Interested parties can contact her at 019-581 7336. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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