10-08-2025
Sago worm photo wins Heritage Food Digital Photography Contest
Angela (center), Rusni (left), and Mazlan hold their prize money.-Information Department photo
TUARAN (Aug 10): A photo themed on sago worm, captured by Rungus girl Angela Jene Jasni, won the top prize at the Digital Photography Competition for Heritage Food.
The competition, organized by the National Heritage Department, was held in conjunction with the 2025 Bajausama Ethnic Cultural Festival at the Sabah Bajausama Ethnic Cultural Center on Saturday.
Second place was won by Rusni Talok with a photo of Ambuyat meal set, while Mazlan Madurin secured third place with a photo themed on Ikan Singgang (poached fish).
The prize presentation was officiated by Deputy Secretary-General (Culture) of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Datuk Mohd Yusri Mohd Yusoff, on Sunday.
Also held was the presentation of appreciation certificates to participants of the Heritage Taste Exhibition@Sabah Food Demonstration and Sampling, presented by the Secretary-General of the Sabah Bajausama Ethnic Association, Datuk Kassim Razali.
