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Borneo Country Music & Food Fest, KaamatanGawai June 27
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025
By: Esther Glorie Leow Text Size: Ladiuslaus (centre), from left: Catherine Benedict, Petrus Chia, Datuk Stephen Sampil, Ladiislaus, Edmond Lo, Pius Jaua and Titik Mojigoh. PENAMPANG: Sabah will play host to two major events this month, the Borneo Country Music Festival & Food Fest 2025 and KaamatanGawai 2025. Both organised by the Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). KCCI President Datuk Ladislaus Maluda said the Borneo Country Music Festival & Food Fest would be the first of its kind in the State, offering a vibrant blend of culture, music, entrepreneurship and cuisine.
Advertisement Scheduled to be held at Buhavan Square on June 27, the event will feature performances by school bands, local talents and headline musical acts. A special preview evening will take place on June 26 during the sound check. 'Country music is a sound that resonates across generations in Borneo. It's not about trends, it's about timeless stories and rhythm,' said Ladislaus during a press conference at the KCCI Office on Tuesday. He said the food fest would showcase stalls run by young local entrepreneurs offering a creative range of street food, from gourmet burgers to modern Sabahan fusion cuisine. 'We're not looking for just the usual fried noodles or fried bananas. We want to see creativity expressed in culinary form,' he added. Simultaneously, the KCCI–DCCI Golf Challenge will tee off at Sutera Harbour, featuring 134 golfers. The winner will move closer to claiming permanent ownership of the prestigious inter-chamber trophy. On June 28, focus will shift towards business and development with a forum centred on the oil and gas sector. The forum will bring together regional leaders in environmental, social and governance (ESG), artificial intelligence (AI) and regulatory compliance. More than 30 exhibitors, including KKIP and Asia Euro will also participate, showcasing local processed goods, handicrafts, and innovations aimed at advancing the Borneo marketplace. The festivities will culminate with the KaamatanGawai Gala Dinner at the ITCC Grand Ballroom, featuring performances and dignitaries from both Sabah and Sarawak. 'This event is more than just a celebration of the harvest season. It also serves as a barometer of business success,' said Ladislaus. 'From live cooking stations to local wines and traditional handicrafts, we want to highlight what Sabahan and Sarawakian entrepreneurs are truly capable of.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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