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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Tamparuli's Atitih crowned State Unduk Ngadau 2025
Published on: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 31, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Atitih (middle) is flanked by Elka (left) and Celarin. – Pic by Ricardo Unto | Daily Express PENAMPANG: Atitih Yati Robert, representing Tamparuli, was crowned the State Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (UNK) 2025 at the finals held at the KDCA Hall on Saturday. She took home RM17,500 in cash, a tiara, a fully-beaded sash, a trophy, and other sponsored prizes. The first runner-up title went to Tambunan's Elka Alika Pijeh, who received RM13,000 in cash, a trophy, and sponsored prizes. Celarin Jenny, representing Kiulu, secured third place and won RM10,500 in cash, a trophy, and sponsored prizes. The event was one of the main highlights of the State Kaamatan Festival celebration, drawing thousands in a tribute to culture, beauty, and heritage. * 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
The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Tamparuli's Atitih Yatih Robert crowned Unduk Ngadau 2025
PENAMPANG: Atitih Yatih Robert of Tamparuli was crowned the 65th Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan at Hongkod Koisaan on Saturday (May 31), emerging top among 51 finalists from districts across Sabah and beyond. Elka Alika Pijeh (Tambunan) was named first runner-up, followed by Celarin Jenny (Kiulu) as second runner-up. Rini Swanda Jukilin (Beluran), Steavaynie Ginadus (Beaufort), Jenylin Janis (Ranau), and Evanatie Sannie (Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu) completed the top seven. Atitih walked away with RM15,000 cash, a tiara, UNK2025 sash, trophy, bouquet (sponsored by Sawit Kinabalu Group), an ATI education scholarship, an NBUC scholarship worth RM35,000 and RM2,500 cash, haircare and skincare products, PHI Dental's ClearCorrect aligner treatment worth RM20,000, a one-year rice supply by Sazarice, a 3D2N stay at Taman Badukan Riverside Resort, and return flight tickets to South Korea sponsored by Trippo. The 2025 pageant also introduced a major upgrade in its scoring process through e-Unduk, a digital system developed by Sabahan IT expert and PhD researcher Ts. Aedeshie Daisy Rayner. "For over six decades, we relied on manual scoring using paper forms and pens. But with e-Unduk, we are embracing digital transformation in culture, while still upholding the values and traditions that define us,' said the organising committee in a statement. They said the research-based system uses scientific algorithms to enhance the traditional scoring structure, boosting transparency and public confidence in the judging process. "This reform also reflects what Unduk Ngadau truly stands for – not just beauty, but empowerment, innovation, and the preservation of our Kadazandusun Murut Rungus heritage in the digital age.'
Daily Express
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
‘1Student, 1Sport' policy right move: Jeffrey
Published on: Friday, May 16, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 16, 2025 By: Johan Aziz Text Size: Ellron lighting the torch for the MSSD Tambunan athletics championship at the sports complex. TAMBUNAN: Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, called on parents to support their children's co-curricular activities. He said they need such momentum to ensure their children are not just intellectually but also physically active, whether at school or at home. Advertisement 'This also aims to ensure access to quality education for every student and is able to have a double impact in the field of learning. This can indirectly boost students' achievements,' he said when officiating the 57th District School Sports Council (MSSD) Athletics Championship at the Sports Complex, here, Wednesday. The text of his speech was read by his representative, Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Alfred Ellron Angin. According to him, a healthy body and alert brain can be linked to physical activities held at school. This element is highly emphasised by the school to produce individuals who are balanced in terms of physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Jeffrey, who is also Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, said the field of sports is one of the best platforms to produce students who are physically and mentally fit and through consistent and balanced training from various aspects that cover the mind, body, muscles, nerves and emotions. In fact, he said, sports help keep students physically and mentally healthy as well as inculcate leadership qualities. 'The 1Student, 1Sport policy is the right step to achieve this goal. The policy that requires every healthy student to participate in at least one sports activity at school is not only able to restore the excitement of sports in schools and strengthen the relationship between school members and the local community, but it will also be a catalyst towards greater success. 'This tournament is also not simply about determining the champion of an event but, more importantly, it also provides indirect education to students and athletes that success can only be achieved through effort, perseverance, careful planning and sacrifice,' said the Tambunan Assemblyman. According to him, the tournament is also a platform to foster unity. The ultimate goal is to form a society who are strong-willed, patriotic and compassionate. He said such activities will also prevent students from getting involved in unhealthy activities. 'We must realise that through sports, we are able to develop quality human capital and people who have first-class mindset and will become future leaders of the country. 'Sports are also able to foster unity among the diverse communities in Malaysia. Unity is the key to Malaysia's success in becoming internationally-recognised. 'The people must not forget the importance of unity to build a successful and harmonious nation. The best indicator towards that is through sports,' he said. At this athletics championship, which involved participation of students from various races and religions, they could be seen cheering and applauding the athletes regardless of their backgrounds. Indirectly, he said, it is a form of unification of well-being and upholding the principles of mutual respect and cooperation in teams regardless of race or age. He said the Tambunan MSSD Sports Championship, which is held annually, is aimed at building the sportsmanship among the young people. According to him, the championship is not just a tournament to measure the ability of children to compete in sports events, but also builds self-confidence and injects creativity and innovation among the students. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Tambunan crowned overall champions
Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Tambunan's boxers (back row in blue) with Orlando (seated third left) and other officials after the prize presentation. Kota Kinabalu: Tambunan emerged champions in the 71st Sabah State-wide Boxing Championship held at the Damai Multi-Purpose Hall , here from April 20-25. The team led by Fabian Tony Peter with Raymond Peter Gatulik, Nick Auddrey Alliun and Mohd Rayyan Rizqin as coaches clinched the overall title with seven golds and four silvers to top the medal tally. The Armed Forces 5th division, who only managed three golds, four silvers and five bronzes, came in second place followed by Papar with two golds and one silver. The gold winners for Tambunan were Zeffenzie (60kg elite), Steverine Marcus (63.5kg elite), Jonathan John (71kg elite), Jeffery Caserra (75kg elite), Liew Haw Yee (80kg elite), Daniel Aymon (86kg elite) and Mohd Fareez (92kg++ elite), while the silvers came from Enoel Hildi Genda (48kg elite), Ed Ryan (51kg elite), Raylone Raymond Gatulik (57kg elite), Mohd Salahuddin Aqwa (67kg elite). In addition they also won a junior title through Raymarzio Raymond Gatulik in the 48kg category. A total of 180 boxers throughout the State took part in the one-week competition organised by Sabah Boxing Association. Its president Datuk Orlando Harumal had earlier said the championship was held to serve as a platform to select athletes to represent the State at the Malaysia Cup Boxing Championship scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur in July or August. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
