11-08-2025
Yayang ‘meows' her way into the judges' hearts in Brunei
Yayang with her award. - BB/ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Yayang, who impressed the judges and the crowd with her photogenic personality, was judged the Best of the Best in the annual cat competition for local and mixed breed cats at the Kuala Belait and Seria Municipal Hall in the Belait District on Sunday (Aug 10).
Yayang, who was the winner in the cat competition in 2023, also bagged the Siam category, Cleanest/Healthiest and Photogenic award.
Tommy B, Spyke, Sandra and Ninja Man received awards for the Most Beautiful, Largest, Most Beautiful Fur and Unique. In the breed categories, Mocha was placed first for the British short hair while Mr Blue, Spyke and Joker received first place in the Persian, mixed and local breed categories.
The competition saw 24 cats competing in various categories, including species of British short hair, Persian, Siamese, mixed and normal breeds.
The contest, organised by the Executive Committee in conjunction with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 79th birthday celebration, was managed by the Women's Institute of Brunei Darussalam (WI) in the Belait District.
The cats were also judged by a panel comprising WI members on the healthiest cat, the largest, the most beautiful fur, the most beautiful, the most photogenic, the most unique, and the coveted Best of the Best award.
Event chairperson Julia Chee said the categories highlighted the cats' best aspects while fostering an appreciation for the efforts and care made by their owners for cat lovers and visitors to enjoy and appreciate. Spouse of Acting Belait District Officer Khairunnisa Abdul Ghani, the guest of honour, handed over prizes to the winners. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
