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Pageant puts spotlight on Bajausama traditional attire
Published on: Monday, August 11, 2025 Published on: Mon, Aug 11, 2025 Text Size: Contestants of the Children's Traditional Costume Competition. Tuaran: The Ratu Serimpak pageant showcases the beauty of traditional attire and the cultural heritage of the Bajausama community, which must be preserved for future generations. Sabah Bajausama Community Association (PRBSS) Vice-President Datuk Japlin Akim said the event is more than just a beauty or costume competition, it serves as a platform to empower knowledgeable, capable Bajausama women who understand and value the customs and traditions of their ancestors. Advertisement 'Judging is not confined to the night of the pageant itself but starts from the very first day the contestants arrive. 'They have taken part in various activities such as cultural workshops, briefings, and traditional events, enabling the judges to comprehensively assess their personality, cultural knowledge, and commitment to the Bajausama heritage,' he said when officiating the Ratu Serimpak 2025 Grand Final, held in conjunction with the Sabah Bajausama Cultural Festival at the PRBSS Cultural Centre here on Friday. Japlin added that the competition is more than just a stage performance. 'It is a platform to find cultural ambassadors who can represent our identity to the world, safeguard our heritage roots, and reignite the younger generation's spirit to embrace who they are as Bajausama,' he said. Advertisement A total of 20 contestants have been competing since August 6, with the final results to be announced on the festival's closing day this Sunday. Also present were PRBSS Secretary-General Datuk Kassim Razali and Ratu Serimpak 2025 Competition Chairman Muhd Arziz Afizy Rumsani. Meanwhile, the Children's Traditional Costume Competition for Sabah's ethnic groups was held in lively fashion on Friday in conjunction with the 2025 Sabah Bajausama Cultural Festival at the Lok Batik Cultural Hall. A total of 93 children took part, 14 from Kemas nurseries (Taska) and 79 from Kemas kindergartens (Tabika), showcasing a variety of traditional attire from Sabah's ethnic communities, including Bajau, Dusun, and Murut. The competition was divided into four categories: Tabika boys, Tabika girls, Taska boys, and Taska girls. In the Taska Girls category, first place went to Maryam Afifi Mohd Aziz from Taska Kemas Kampung Bolong Lama, followed by Aish Khadijah Amli (Taska Kemas Kampung Bolong Lama) in second place and Rania Azzalea Samsul (Taska Kemas Kampus Intan Sabah) in third. The Tabika Girls category saw Dellisyah Yusni from Tabika Kemas Taman Sri Rugading crowned champion, with Erena Etna Brian (Tabika Kemas Pekan Kiulu) as runner-up and Nurmisha Afifah Indra (Tabika Kemas Kampung Penimbawan) in third place. In the Tabika Boys category, first place went to Alddrey Arddy L. Bonny (Tabika Kemas Kampung Suromboton), second to Muhammad Aisy Firdaus Raynol (Tabika Kemas Taman Sri Rugading), and third to Aeril Miqail Ashar (Tabika Kemas Pertanian). Meanwhile, in the Taska Boys category, Muhammad Aniq Mikail Juidi (Taska Kemas Kampung Bolong Lama) took the top spot, followed by Muhammad Haufan Hazza Ahamzah (Taska Kemas Kampung Bolong Lama) in second place and Niyaz Mikail Muhammad Nazri (Taska Kemas Kampus Intan Sabah) in third. All winners received cash prizes, certificates, and hampers presented by Sabah Bajausama Community Association Supreme Council member Raisin Gagah, representing Festival Organising Committee Chairman Datuk Kassim Razali. The event was jointly organised by Kemas and the Sabah Cultural Board (LKNS). * 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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03-08-2025
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Over 10,000 expected at Bajau Sama Cultural event
Published on: Sunday, August 03, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 03, 2025 Text Size: Japlin said the four-day event aims to foster unity and collaboration among Sabah's multiracial communities. It will feature a variety of programmes, including cultural workshops and traditional competitions. Kota Kinabalu: Youth involvement in cultural festivals plays a vital role in uplifting and preserving Sabah's rich heritage, said Vice President of the Bajau Sama abah Community Association (PRBSS), Datuk Japlin Akim. He said the younger generation would be the driving force in sustaining and dignifying the state's traditional arts and culture in the years to come. 'Many young people are actively participating in our events, especially competitions like Bertitik, Ratu Serimpak, Soromas, and more,' he said. Japlin encouraged more youth to attend and engage with cultural activities, particularly those rooted in Bajau Sama traditions. 'Their involvement is essential to ensure our cultural heritage is not only preserved but also empowered and passed down to future generations.' He said this after a radio interview with Sabahfm and SabahVfm ahead of the Rumpun Bajau Sama Sabah Cultural Festival, scheduled to take place from August 7 to 10, 2025. Japlin said the four-day event aims to foster unity and collaboration among Sabah's multiracial communities. It will feature a variety of programmes, including cultural workshops and traditional competitions. 'This festival is one way to strengthen racial harmony and cooperation among the people of Sabah. We hope it draws large crowds from across the state,' he said. Among the highlights of the festival are the Soromas and Bertitik competitions, as well as the much-anticipated Ratu Serimpak pageant. Other activities include traditional dance workshops, cooking exhibitions, and showcases of local products. The event will be held at the Rumpun Bajau Sama Sabah Cultural Hall in Lok Batik, Tuaran, and is expected to be officiated by the Head of State, Tun Musa Aman. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, who also serves as PRBSS President, is also expected to attend. Also present during the interview were SabahVfm Manager Ruskap Muharam and SabahFM Manager Felix Lee Leng Pink. Meanwhile, over 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the coming Bajausama Ethnic Cultural Festival. 'The festival serves to elevate and empower the identity of the Bajausama ethnic group. We are targeting more than 10,000 visitors throughout the festival period. 'Our goal is to introduce Bajausama culture not just at the national level, but also internationally — so that tourists can appreciate its uniqueness alongside other traditions in Sabah,' he said. He said this after paying a courtesy call on Head of State Tun Musa Aman at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Friday where he extended an invitation to Musa to attend the festival opening on Aug 10. Also present during the visit were Festival Organising Committee Chairman Professor Datuk Dr Kasim Mohd Mansur and Deputy President of the Bajausama Community Association, Datuk Musbah Jamli. * 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
