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Hangadon Zou wins SabahVfm Song Awards
Published on: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 12, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Joniston presents the prizes to the overall winners. PENAMPANG: When Lyron Felix and his team stood on stage at the KDCA Hall here, they did not expect their Kadazan ballad Hangadon Zou to clinch the top prize at the second season of the SabahVfm Song Awards. 'To me, a win means working hard towards something and finally achieving it,' said Lyron after being named overall champion. 'But honestly, I did not expect to win because all the other songs were incredibly strong – we are just grateful that it turned out in our favour.' The win marks a significant moment for the young singer-songwriter, who explained that the song had been in the works for years before finally coming to life in 2023. 'It (Hangadon Zou) is not my first single, but this one had been planned for a while. 'We paused the project when I joined Sugandoi and only resumed a year after winning it,' he said. Hangadon Zou, which translates to 'I Miss You', is a poignant piece about the longing and emotional depth in a long-distance relationship, said co-writer Pontius Otigil. 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
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2 days ago
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'Hangadon Zou' wins SabahVfm 2025 Song Champion Award
Joniston presenting the overall best song award to Lyron Felix for his song 'Hangadon Zou'. KOTA KINABALU (July 11): The Kadazan language song, 'Hangadon Zou' won its singer, Lyron Felix from Tambunan the SabahVfm 2025 Song Champion Award at the Hongkod Koisaan KDCA, Penampang last night. Through the song, with lyrics created by Raymond KSTV Stephen and Pontius Otigil, and composed by Elvine Ng Nyuk Vui, Lyron took home RM6,000 in cash along with a trophy and certificate of appreciation. The song was also chosen as the champion in the Kadazan Song category, winning RM4,000 plus a trophy and certificate of appreciation. A total of 12 finalists competed in the SabahVfm 2025 Song Champion Award finals in four categories: Kadazan Song, Dusun Song, Bajau Song and Murut Song. In the Dusun category, the song, 'Boros Ginawo', performed by artist Norzizi Safira Iddy from the Malaysian Information Department's (JAPEN) Pentarama troupe, with lyrics and music by Marcolate Viola Marcus and Jairah Marcus, became the champion. Meanwhile, the Bajau category was won by Mohd Rozaimi Rozali with his song 'Selekat Hati'. The duet of Syamson Tingkalur and Afiezal Fahmi Inggu won the Murut category with their song 'Simpatataan'. Three special awards were also presented at the event: the Best Lyrics Award, won by Norzizi Safira ('Boros Ginawo'); the Best Performance Award, won by Sitipah Jahamin; and the Best Vocal Award, won by Rozaimi. In his speech, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said the State Government consistently supports noble efforts aimed at promoting local arts, culture, and language such as the SabahVfm Songs Award. 'I am confident that with programmes like the SabahVfm, new talents will continue to be discovered and Sabah's ethnic music industry will continue to shine,' he said. His speech was delivered by Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. Hajiji said the State Government is also committed to working with RTM Sabah and other agencies in the future to ensure that more high-impact programmes such as this can be implemented. 'We will continue striving to provide the necessary support so that the arts and culture industry in Sabah can continue to grow rapidly,' he said. Hajiji said the SabahVfm Songs Award programme is also aligned with the State Government's aspiration to see the local music industry continue to thrive. The programme also reflected RTM Sabah's commitment to engaging with the community and encouraging the production of high-quality new artistic works, he said. 'The SabahVfm Songs Award is very significant because it provides a platform for Sabah's ethnic songs to be showcased not only at the state level, but also on the global stage through platforms such as the RTM Klik App and the Facebook pages of RTM Sabah and SabahVfm. This is a proactive step that should be emulated,' he said. 'Programmes like these offer opportunities for artists, particularly composers of ethnic songs, to develop their talents and works. I would like to emphasise that the State Government supports and encourages local artists to produce more new songs in Sabah's ethnic languages. 'These ethnic songs and music are not merely compositions of melody and lyrics, they are also a reflection of the history and culture of the diverse communities in this state,' he said. On this note, he said Sabah's ethnic songs and music must continue to be supported by the public, especially the younger generation, to spark the spirit of uplifting and preserving the state's ethnic music. 'I congratulate all the finalists who have made it to the final stage. Your presence here is a testament to your commitment and love for Sabah's ethnic music. May this programme continue to be a catalyst for the advancement of ethnic music in Sabah,' he said. Also present were Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Ruslan Muharam; the president of the Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association, Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan; the vice president of the Sabah Bajau Samah Association, Datuk Japlin Akim; and the director of the Malaysian Broadcasting Department (RTM) Sabah, Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali.
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2 days ago
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Hangadon Zou takes centre stage at SabahVfm Song Awards
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Lyron performs Hangadon Zou. - Pic by Ricardo Unto | Daily Express PENAMPANG: Singer-songwriter Lyron Felix and his team were named overall champions at the second season of the SabahVfm Song Awards with their Kadazan ballad Hangadon Zou , to their surprise. The State Sugandoi Kaamatan 2022 winner said the win felt like the result of years of dedication, though he did not expect it given the strength of the other finalists. The ballad, co-written with Pontius Otigil, Raymond KSTV Stephen, and Elvine Ng Nyuk Vui, was originally planned in Malay and reworked into Kadazan. Describing the piece as a song about longing and sincere love in a long-distance relationship, Pontius said it stood out for its challenging structure and blend of local identity with international influences. The song's final arrangement was a significant departure from the original, incorporating Korean ballad elements and tailored to Lyron's vocal range. Lyron expressed hope that the award would encourage young Sabahans to embrace ethnic languages and preserve their cultural heritage through music. Hangadon Zou was among 12 finalists in the biennial competition, with other category winners including Boros Ginawo (Dusun), co-written by Marcolate Viola Marcus and Jairah Marcus and performed by Norzizi Safira Iddy; Simpatataan (Murut), written by Jati Ampasok and performed by Syamson Tingkalur and Afiezal Fahmi Inggu; and Selekat Kiti Mitu (Bajau), written by Nurul Fadzilah Noordin and performed by Mohd Rozaimi Rozali. * 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
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2 days ago
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State reaffirms support for local arts and culture
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Joniston presents the prizes to the overall champion. - Pic by Ricardo Unto | Daily Express PENAMPANG: The State Government remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote Sabah's rich arts, culture, and languages, including the SabahVfm Song Awards, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. In a speech delivered by Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai at the KDCA Hall here on Thursday night, Hajiji expressed confidence that such programmes would continue to uncover new talents and elevate Sabah's ethnic music industry. He said the Government would collaborate with Sabah RTM and other agencies to roll out more impactful cultural initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the local creative landscape. Hajiji added that the SabahVfm Song Awards aligned with the State's vision to empower local music and reflected RTM Sabah's engagement with the community through accessible platforms such as RTM Klik and social media. Congratulating the finalists, he encouraged continued public support -especially from the younger generation – to preserve and celebrate Sabah's ethnic music as a living expression of its people's identity. The overall champion of the SabahVfm Song Awards was the Kadazan song 'Hangadon Zou', co-written by Lyron Felix, Raymond KSTV Stephen, Elvine Ng Nyuk Vui, and Pontius Otigil, and performed by Lyron. Also present was Sabah Broadcasting Director Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali. * 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
