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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
KCCI hosts 16th Kaamatan Gawai celebration with Borneo Country Music Fest
Ladislaus (seated middle) with KCCI officials who are also part of the organising committee of the celebration. PENAMPANG (June 11): Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will play host to the 16th KCCI-DCCI (Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry) joint Kaamatan Gawai celebration. KCCI President Datuk Ladislaus Maluda said the event will be held on June 27 and 28 and they are expecting about 300 members from DCCI to attend the celebration. 'This year, we are holding the Borneo Country Music Fest (BCMF) as part of the celebration. It will be held at Buhavan Square on June 27 and will feature four top bands, one each from Sabah and Kalimantan as well as two from Sarawak. 'They will be performing on the evening of June 27. During the day, bands from four schools, SMK Limbanak, SM St Michael and the Pre University in Menggatal will be showcasing their talents in the country music genre,' Ladislaus told a press conference on Monday. According to him, the BCMF is not only about music, it is also a venue for local entrepreneurs to do business and promote their products as there will be about 40 stalls operating in Buhavan Square on the same day. 'This fest will provide a significant stage for local musicians, food and beverage providers as well as performers to showcase their talents and products. BCMF can also inspire young people to pursue music, culinary arts or event management. 'It could also set a precedent for future innovative cultural events in the region, positioning Penampang as a hub for creativity and entertainment,' he added. Ladislaus disclosed that on June 27, the joint celebration will kick off with a golf tournament at Sutera Harbour Golf and Country Club where KCCI and DCCI will be sending 32 golfers each to vie for the Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam Challenge Trophy. Prize presentation for the tournament will be held during the BCMF, Ladislaus said. On June 28 morning, the celebration continues with a forum on the business opportunities in the oil and gas industry which will be held at the ITCC grand ballroom. Finance Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun is expected to officiate the event. And in the evening, the KCCI-DCCI joint Kaamatan Gawai celebration will culminate with a dinner at the same venue where the four country music bands will also be performing. KCCI, Ladislaus said, has extended an invitation to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor to grace the celebration.
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
