Tuaran Sugandoi Winners
Published on: Wed, May 14, 2025
By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Tuaran: Veronica Juanis (middle) was crowned champion of the Tuaran Sugandoi Kaamatan singing competition during the finals at Dewan Sri Sulaman in Tuaran, recently. She walked away with RM2,000 and a trophy, while Keyrolina Roger (right) and Joshua Eleazar Jalani (left) secured second and third place with RM1,500 and RM1,000 respectively. In the Songkotoun (veteran) category, Hillary Petrus emerged as the winner, followed by Nuramah @ Doreen Watuna and Clarice Nian Manja in second and third place. Katelyn Aezell Fryenly topped the Dazanak (junior) category, with Nur Arisha Natasha Danius and Eidven Jay Jackles placing second and third. All top three winners in each category will represent Tuaran, Tamparuli, and Kiulu in the State-level Sugandoi Kaamatan competition. * 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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