Tawau lass to represent Sabah at National Bintang Kecil 2025 Finals
KOTA KINABALU (July 25): Nurul Hafizah Safri from Tawau will represent Sabah at the national level of the Bintang Kecil 2025 competition, scheduled to take place in Kuching, Sarawak, on September 20.
She was crowned Best Participant of the Sabah Zone in the recent Debaran Bintang Kecil 2025 round, securing her place in the finals.
With a narrow margin, Nurul outperformed her closest competitor, Hannah Jean Roney. Both received cash prizes of RM3,000.
Sabah Broadcasting Director Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali extended his congratulations, expressing hope that Sabah's representative would shine at the national level.
'I congratulate all participants who delivered their best performances today, especially Nurul from Tawau.
She gave an exceptional performance and deserves to represent the Sabah Zone at the national level. I hope this victory will lead to greater success in Sarawak later,' he said.
Meanwhile, Nurul Hafizah expressed gratitude for her achievement and pledged to give her best at the finals.
'I hope to perform well in Sarawak and bring pride to Tawau and the state of Sabah,' she stated.
Her family, including her aunt Misbaria Maidin, offered full support. Misbaria noted Nurul's positive growth since joining the competition:
'Platforms like Bintang Kecil greatly benefit children like my niece. She's now more confident facing the public compared to her previously shy self. She's gained invaluable experience through this contest.'
Eleven participants from Brunei, Indonesia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak will compete in the grand finale. This year's event features a metaverse concept, blending digital creativity with live performances as its key innovation.
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