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Daily Express
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Klias Beaufort traditional attire finally recognised
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 By: Lorena Binisol Text Size: KDCA Klias at Hongkod Koisaan in Penampang receiving their certificate of recognition. Kota Kinabalu: A decade-long effort to document and preserve the traditional attire of the Kadazan-Dusun Klias community in Beaufort had finally paid off, with official recognition by the KadazanDusun Cultural Association (KDCA) central. During the Ka'amatan Harvest Festival on May 31, Datuk Joanna Kitingan, chairperson of Unduk Ngadau Ka'amatan 2025, presented the official certificate of recognition to committee members, marking a historic milestone for the community. KDCA Klias Branch Chairman Dizabeit Atak and committee members were present on the auspicious event. The acknowledgment celebrated the Manavak attire, worn by Bobolian (priestess) women, and Gambia, worn by men, which hold significant cultural and spiritual importance. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Syafie Naswip once threatened to report production to police for unpaid wages
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular actor Syafie Naswip once threatened to file a police report against a production company for failing to pay him several years ago. However, the company quickly paid him for his work on a television drama before he actually reported them to the police. "Actually, it's an old incident. Maybe I was still young at that time, but thank God I no longer face the problem of late payments," he said in a Harian Metro report yesterday. Syafie will soon appear in the supernatural film Mantera produced by Pro Merge Vision Sdn Bhd. He said that despite having won Best Actor at the Malaysian Film Festival a few times, he believed in working with different production companies, big and small. "This new film is set in Sabah and I want to help companies from East Malaysia become successful in Peninsular Malaysia, for the sake of Bangsa Malaysia," he said. "I love working with new companies, it doesn't matter if the film is big or small, I don't choose as long as I can learn something. "I also want to learn more about the diverse cultures of the peoples of East Malaysia. "East-West collaborations are great for nation-building and it would be great if more production companies from Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan thrive in Peninsular Malaysia." Mantera, which is directed by Chester Pang, will open in cinemas nationwide on Thursday. It focuses on the traditional practices of the Bobolian who serve as cultural guardians of the Kadazan-Dusun peoples of Sabah. Besides Syafie, Mantera also stars Namron, Jovenia Jim, Wedylin Batala and Larry Noh.
