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Borneo Post
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Principal honoured with Keningau Kaamatan 2025 Special Award for Lifelong cultural contributions
Rozie, recognised for her lifelong contributions to Indigenous culture and education. KENINGAU (May 13): In a heartfelt tribute to her decades-long dedication to preserving Sabah's Indigenous culture, Saitinie @ Rozie Binti Gitang, 69, was honoured with the Keningau District Kaamatan 2025 Special Award. The prestigious recognition was presented during a symbolic ceremony by Datuk Robert Tawik, Vice President of the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA), who also serves as Assistant Works Minister and Bingkor Assemblyman. Also present at the event were Liawan Assemblyman Datuk Annuar Ayub Aman and KDCA Keningau Coordinator Chairman Rafie Datuk Robert. Rozie currently serves as principal and chairperson of Sekolah Adat Anak Negeri Sabah (SAANS) DSP GS Sundang Keningau. She is widely regarded as one of the earliest and most influential advocates for the preservation of Dusun language, literature, and heritage. 'This award is not mine alone. It belongs to everyone who believes that tradition and culture are not relics of the past, but the living soul of who we are,' Rozie said tearfully. Her recognition received widespread praise, with many attendees calling the award long overdue. Some even urged KDCA Central to nominate her for a state-level honour or the honorary title 'Datuk' in recognition of her outstanding contributions. Rozie's work spans more than 40 years, including key leadership roles in cultural and educational organisations. Her notable positions include: Chairperson, Kadazandusun Writers' Association (1981–1987); Chairperson, Women Writers Association, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (1998–2005); Lifetime member, KDCA (since 1998) Principal & Chairperson; SAANS Keningau (2023–2025); Deputy Director, SAANS Interior Zone (2024–2025); Chairperson, SK Luagan Alumni (2019–2025); Assistant Secretary, PKDBKS (2023–2025); Chairperson, KRT Kg Toboh Baru (2024–2025); Deputy Chairperson, Keningau Retirees Association (2019–2025) She is also an acclaimed Dusun-language writer, known especially for her work in the traditional poetic form sisindiron. Her notable publications include: Sudawil Ponontudukan (Kadazan Language Foundation, 1998 & 2000), Kirasuk Sinombiaka and 50 Other Dusun Sisindiron (2000), I Don't Speak Dusun (1995), Dusun Psychology: The Concept of Kobilangan and Lai Culture (2018), Concept of Intelligence in Dusun Society (UMS, 2016).
New Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Norhan Mahmod dies at age 70
KUALA LUMPUR: Director and screenwriter Norhan Mahmod passed away at Kemaman Hospital, Terengganu, at 4:35 this morning, at the age of 70. The news of Norhan's passing was confirmed by his ex-wife, Rozie Rashid, who is also an actress and screenwriter. Rozie revealed that she was informed by her ex-husband's family that he had been unwell for a week and was taken to the hospital yesterday. "His family members contacted me yesterday, saying that he had been ill for a week," Rozie told BH Online. "Later, they informed me that his condition had deteriorated and sent a picture of the ambulance taking him to the hospital." "Then, at 5am this morning, I received the news that my ex-husband had passed away. I was told that he had to be placed in a medically induced coma during treatment," she added. Rozie shared that upon arrival at the hospital, Norhan was admitted to the red zone treatment room and placed in a coma due to a week-long fever. When asked about her late ex-husband's health, Rozie said that he had not suffered from any chronic illnesses during their marriage. "We have been separated for a long time, but throughout our time together, he never faced any chronic health issues," she said. "Perhaps his passing is due to his age, as he was 70." Rozie recalled her last meeting with Norhan, which took place last year when she was in Kemaman for work. "I met and spoke with him last year, after a long time. It was around the time leading up to the fasting month. "I also visited my former mother-in-law," she said. "I am close to my ex-mother-in-law, so I went to visit, and he happened to be there." Rozie confirmed that Norhan Mahmod was laid to rest at the Kijal Islamic Cemetery in Terengganu at 10:30 this morning. Norhan, who celebrated his 70th birthday on April 23, was known for his work as a journalist, director, and screenwriter. He directed films such as Sejati (1991), starring Datuk Jamal Abdillah and Raja Ema, and also penned the screenplays for Gila-Gila Remaja (1985) and Janji Diana (2003).
