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Daily Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Second attempt at title for Evanatie
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 By: Jeremy S Zabala Text Size: Evanatie (seated) flanked by Cherub (left) and Nelumui (right). Kota Kinabalu: Making a comeback, Evanatie Sannie, was crowned City Hall Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan queen at Imago Shopping Mall, here, Saturday. Evanatie was previously crowned Kota Marudu Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan in 2022 and won sixth place in the State-level that year. The 24-year-old businesswoman from Kampung Batutan, Kota Marudu took home RM12,000, a crown and trophy. She will be representing City Hall in the State Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan event. She was crowned by last year's City Hall Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan queen, Nurul Yanadido. Meanwhile, Cherub Sharleena Cassdey won second place will be representing KDCA Tanjung Aru while Nelumui Muhari who was second runner-up will be representing KDCA Bandaraya. The first runner-up won RM8,000 while the third place bagged RM6,000. Advertisement The 2025 DBKK Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan Grand Final was officiated by the State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Earlier in her speech, Liew said the Kaamatan celebration displays the solidity of Sabahans – that comprise of diverse community – that chooses to celebrate their differences as strength and not a hindrance. She said that the existing mutual cooperation, respect and acceptance among Sabahans makes the State (even more) unique and admired, whether among Malaysians or internationally. 'As Sabah's Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, I see Kaamatan not only as heritage, but also as a cultural economic resource, which opens up opportunities for artists, creative communities, local entrepreneurs and heritage practitioners,' she added. She also urged Kota Kinabalu folks as well as Sabahans to make Kaamatan a space to strengthen identity, foster respect for each other, and strengthen the foundation of unity that have been inherited. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Evanatie Sannie Wins DBKK 2025 Unduk Ngadau
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 By: Jeremy S Zabala Text Size: Evanatie (seated) flanked by Cherub (left) and Nelumui (right). - Jeremy S Zabala/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: Evanatie Sannie was crowned champion of the City Hall Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2025 held at Imago Shopping Mall on Saturday. She took home RM12,000, a crown, and a trophy, and will represent City Hall at the state-level competition. Advertisement First runner-up Cherub Sharleena Cassdey, who won RM8,000, will represent KDCA Tanjung Aru, while second runner-up Nelumui Muhari, who received RM6,000, will represent KDCA Bandaraya. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
