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Daily Express
22-05-2025
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KDCA tightens Kaamatan rules for safer, more respectful festival
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: Jeffrey (middle) at the State Kaamatan press conference. KOTA KINABALU: The Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) has announced tighter enforcement for this year's Kaamatan festival to ensure a more organised, family-friendly, and culturally respectful celebration. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan, who chairs the organising committee, said there will be no tolerance for disruptive behaviours such as table dancing, excessive drinking, or loud music after 1am. Jeffrey, also KDCA deputy president, added that traditional houses must serve only authentic food and beverages, with operators risking a RM1,000 fine for breaching cultural or operating guidelines. In a move to encourage broader participation, KDCA has slashed stall rental fees to as low as RM2,500 compared to RM7,000 previously. The celebration, culminating on May 30 and 31 in Hongkod Koisaan, Penampang, will also feature an enhanced Buvazoi Tavantang Kaamatan (BTK) contest and international collaborations, with the Prime Minister and Head of State officiating the key ceremonies. * 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
Daily Express
21-05-2025
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Toh Puan Faridah invited to grace Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan highlights
Published on: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 21, 2025 Text Size: Faridah with Joanna, Mary and the other committee members. KOTA KINABALU: The 2025 Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (UNK) main organising committee paid a courtesy visit to the Governor's wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, on Wednesday. The visit introduced the newly-appointed committee led by co-chairpersons Datuk Joanna Kitingan and Mary Gambidau, who will helm this year's iconic cultural pageant. Faridah was formally invited to attend the Sodop Unduk Ngadau on May 28, a gala evening featuring finalists in locally designed evening gowns, with proceeds partly benefiting the Huguan Siou Education and Charitable Foundation. She was also invited to the grand finale and coronation of UNK 2025 on May 31, the highlight of the State Kaamatan celebration at KDCA Hongkod Koisaan. This year's Unduk Ngadau continues to champion the spirit of inclusivity, unity, and cultural pride under the theme Kaamatan for All . * 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
