Evanatie Sannie Wins DBKK 2025 Unduk Ngadau
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025
By: Jeremy S Zabala Text Size: Evanatie (seated) flanked by Cherub (left) and Nelumui (right). - Jeremy S Zabala/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: Evanatie Sannie was crowned champion of the City Hall Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2025 held at Imago Shopping Mall on Saturday. She took home RM12,000, a crown, and a trophy, and will represent City Hall at the state-level competition.
Advertisement First runner-up Cherub Sharleena Cassdey, who won RM8,000, will represent KDCA Tanjung Aru, while second runner-up Nelumui Muhari, who received RM6,000, will represent KDCA Bandaraya. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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