Arabella Sunta crowned Kumang Raban Pengelandik Jari
Arabella, flanked by Maskino (left) and Fravelien, with their prizes.
BINTULU (May 6): Arabella Sunta Lankan was crowned as 'Kumang' after besting eight other contestants at the Raban Pengelandik Jari (RPJ) 9th Gawai gathering held here on Saturday.
She also won the 'Best Catwalk' and 'Best Costume' titles, bringing home a cash prize of RM1,500, a crown, a sash, and a trophy.
The title of 'Lulong' (first runner-up) was won by Maskino Mas Mapan, who received RM1,400, a crown, a sash, and a trophy.
Meanwhile, the title of 'Selinggar Matahari' (second runner-up) went to Fravelien Radi, who received RM1,000, a crown, a sash, and a trophy.
The other titles of 'Kumang Photogenic', 'Kumang Multimedia', and 'Pengelandik Jari Pemadu Manah' were won by Magdelena Meili, Beatrizia Nana Zidi, and Venessa Raymond, respectively.
To acknowledge the contribution of handicraft artist, Julius Paul Joseph Lajo received the 'Tokoh RPJ 2025' award.
There was also a prize presentation for the winners of the 'Baju Kuas Iban' making competition, where the first place was won by Devyclay Pius who received RM600 and a trophy; the second place by Victoria Jimmy who received RM500 and a trophy; and the third place by Julia James who won RM400 and a trophy.
Among those present were RPJ president Rickeers Tellian, deputy president Sandine Bennidect, Tuai Gawai Meragan Nteri, and Tuai Pengabang Dr Jawing Chunggat. beauty pageant Kumang Gawai
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