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Malay Mail
3 days ago
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- Malay Mail
From classroom to crown: Aspiring teacher Atitih Yatih takes top Unduk Ngadau 2025 in Sabah cultural pageant
PENAMPANG, June 1 — Atitih Yatih Robert, a prospective Malay Language teacher, who was representing the Tamparuli sub-district, was crowned Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2025 during the culmination of the Kaamatan Festival at the Hongkod Koisaan Hall of the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) here tonight. Atitih Yatih, 26, a Bachelor of Education (Malay Language) graduate from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) last December and currently awaiting a teaching placement, beat 51 contestants in the traditional beauty pageant of Sabah's paddy harvest season held annually since 1960. Earlier, Atitih Yatih, who participated in the competition for the second time this year after her first attempt in 2017, was selected from the round of 15 best participants before advancing to today's last stage of the top seven finalists, who were judged on public speaking, general knowledge, heritage and cultural understanding in their mother tongue (native language). Unduk Ngadau is a traditional beauty pageant that showcases the diverse ethnic cultures and heritage of Sabah held in memory of the legendary 'Huminodun' who sacrificed herself for the bountiful harvest and well-being of her people in the religious observance (transcending folklore and legend) of the Kadazan-Dusun people. Meanwhile, when interviewed by reporters, Atitih Yatih said she initially only targeted the top seven in the competition and was breathless to emerge as the Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2025. 'It is difficult for me to describe this victory because I have not yet processed this in my mind, I am still very shocked. I would like to thank all those who supported me, my family and friends who were willing to come from afar to support me. 'My plans after this depends on where I will be placed, I am waiting for my teaching placement ... as a Malay Language teacher later,' said Atitih Yatih, who hoped that this success would inspire the younger generation to preserve Sabah's culture and heritage. She received a trophy, RM15,000 in cash and various prizes presented by the wife of the Yang di-Pertua (Governor) of Sabah, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin in the spectacle and witnessed by the wife of the Chief Minister, Datin Seri Juliah Salag, and the Joint Chairmen of the Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan, Datuk Joanna Datuk Kitingan and Dr Mary Gambidau. Atitih Yatih was then crowned as Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2025 by Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan 2024 Hyellene Danius who is also a Malay Language teacher. Second place went to Elka Alika Pijeh representing Tambunan (district) who took home a trophy, RM12,000 and accompanying prizes; while third place went to Celarin Jenny representing Kiulu who took home a trophy, RM10,000 and souvenirs. Earlier, before the final stage of the competition, the 2025 Kaamatan Festival Celebration was officially closed by the Yang dI-Pertua Negeri Sabah (Governor) Tun Musa Aman with a 'mengomot' or rice harvesting ritual and seven strikes of the gong in a ceremony of splendour also attended by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. — Bernama
Daily Express
3 days ago
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- 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
Daily Express
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Tuaran Sugandoi Winners
Published on: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 14, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Tuaran: Veronica Juanis (middle) was crowned champion of the Tuaran Sugandoi Kaamatan singing competition during the finals at Dewan Sri Sulaman in Tuaran, recently. She walked away with RM2,000 and a trophy, while Keyrolina Roger (right) and Joshua Eleazar Jalani (left) secured second and third place with RM1,500 and RM1,000 respectively. In the Songkotoun (veteran) category, Hillary Petrus emerged as the winner, followed by Nuramah @ Doreen Watuna and Clarice Nian Manja in second and third place. Katelyn Aezell Fryenly topped the Dazanak (junior) category, with Nur Arisha Natasha Danius and Eidven Jay Jackles placing second and third. All top three winners in each category will represent Tuaran, Tamparuli, and Kiulu in the State-level Sugandoi Kaamatan competition. * 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
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
25 year old crowned Tuaran Unduk Ngadau
Published on: Friday, May 09, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 09, 2025 By: R Gonzales Text Size: The Tuaran, Tamparuli and Kiulu Unduk Ngadau winners. KIULU: The 2025 Tuaran District-Level Kaamatan Festival saw 15 Unduk Ngadau finalists compete for the honour of representing Tuaran, Tamparuli and Kiulu at the State-level grand finale later this month. The event, held at Dewan Masyarakat Kiulu, drew more than 1,000 attendees and featured a full day of cultural festivities from 7am to 6.30pm. Visitors enjoyed traditional food, music, dance, games and exhibitions celebrating Kadazandusun, Murut and Rungus (KDM) heritage. Tati April Adelaide Agedius, 25, was crowned Unduk Ngadau Tuaran, while Tati Atitih Yati Robert, 26, and Tati Celarin Jenny, 25, were named Unduk Ngadau for Tamparuli and Kiulu, respectively. All three main winners each took home RM10,000 in cash along with a crown, trophy, certificate and treatment and beauty vouchers. First runner-up Tati Sera Vian Japrin, 24, took home RM3,000 along with a trophy, certificate and vouchers. Tati Betty Mary Jaikol, 28, placed third, received RM2,000 and similar prizes. The remaining 10 finalists each received RM1,000 cash, trophies, certificates and beauty vouchers as consolation. * 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
