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First Unduk Ngadau commemorative stamps

Published on: Thursday, June 05, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 05, 2025 By: Lorena Binisol Text Size: Diana, granddaughter of the 1st Unduk Ngadau. PENAMPANG: History was made when the first Unduk Ngadau, the late Yong Mee Lan, was honoured with a commemorative stamp, an esteemed recognition now available at post offices across Sabah. The tribute, celebrating her contribution as the first native Sino-Kadazan Unduk Ngadau, marked 65 years since she paved the way for generations of harvest queens. It also highlighted another historical milestone for Sabah, as the Unduk Ngadau beauty pageant remained the longest-running competition in Malaysia since its inception in 1960. Her son, Danny Eber expressed gratitude for the recognition given to his mother. 'We are utterly grateful and happy our mother was honoured by having her photo on a stamp as a remembrance. 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