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Daily Express
3 days ago
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TYT: Kaamatan symbolises unity and heritage
Published on: Friday, May 30, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 30, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: In conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival, Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman has called on the people to preserve and appreciate cultural heritage as a pillar of unity. In a joint statement with his wife Toh Puan Faridah, he wished all Sabahans a joyful harvest festival, highlighting that Kaamatan reflects the importance of sustaining indigenous values that remain relevant today. He said the celebration expresses gratitude for a bountiful rice harvest and plays a vital role in strengthening bonds amongst Sabah's diverse ethnic groups. Tun Musa also stressed that Sabah's strength lies in its resilience in upholding traditional values while embracing cultural diversity. 'Sabah's unity is an example for the rest of Malaysia,' he said. Kaamatan is celebrated throughout May by the Kadazandusun and Murut communities as a tribute to the rice spirit and a symbol of cultural richness and unity. * 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
Borneo Post
22-05-2025
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51 contestants to vie for Unduk Ngadau title at Kaamatan Festival
Toh Puan Faridah (center) posing with the Unduk Ngadau 2025 committee. – Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (May 22): A total of 51 participants from across the country will compete for the title of Unduk Ngadau 2025 in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival on May 30 and 31. This prestigious pageant, now in its 65th edition, remains a relevant platform to showcase the beauty, intelligence and identity of Sabahan women. Chairperson of the Women's Council of the Kadazandusun Murut Malaysia Association (KDCA), Tindarama Datuk Joanna Datuk Kitingan, stated that thorough preparations have been made ahead of the grand event. 'The entire Unduk Ngadau 2025 committee is fully prepared to ensure the smooth running of this year's event,' she said after a courtesy visit to the wife of the Sabah Head of State, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, on Wednesday. The visit aimed to introduce the Unduk Ngadau 2025 committee members and extend a formal invitation to Toh Puan Faridah to attend the Sodop Pintutunan ceremony on May 28 and the grand finals on May 31. She added that various exciting programs have been lined up throughout Unduk Ngadau Week, starting on May 26, including the traditional Sodop Pintutunan, which will be officiated by Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. 'On May 27, participants will visit the Sabah Museum to explore the state's history and cultural heritage, as well as take part in traditional activities such as gong-beating and preparing ethnic dishes like hinava and tuhau. 'The afternoon session will feature a screening of the Culture, Agro-tourism and Nature competition, to be inaugurated by Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai,' she added. The Sodop Unduk Ngadau event and ethnic costume competition will be held on May 28, followed by the grand finals on May 31 at the Hongkod Koisaan Hall, KDCA. Meanwhile, Unduk Ngadau 2025 Co-Chairperson Dr Mary Gambidau said the pageant has proven to be a platform for young Sabahan women to showcase their talents in various fields, including tourism, entrepreneurship, emceeing and performing arts. 'This competition has opened many opportunities for young women to advance further and bring pride to Sabah at higher levels,' she explained. She also informed that 70 tables have been reserved for the Sodop Unduk Ngadau event, but the public still has the chance to purchase gallery tickets priced at RM30 each.
Daily Express
22-05-2025
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- Daily Express
Fifty-one to compete in this year's Unduk Ngadau
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 Text Size: Joanna (fifth from right) presenting a memento to Toh Puan Faridah. Kota Kinabalu: Fifty-one beauties nationwide will be competing in this year's Unduk Ngadau in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival on May 30 and 31. Chairperson of the Women's Council of the Kadazandusun Murut Malaysia Organisation (KDCA), Tindarama Datuk Joanna Datuk Kitingan, said preparations are underway for the 65th edition of the contest. She was speaking after paying a call on the wife of Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, Wednesday. The visit was to introduce the organising committee members and extend a formal invitation to Toh Puan Faridah to attend the Sodop Pintutunan on May 28 , as well as the grand final on May 31. Joanna said a variety of engaging programmes have been lined up for Unduk Ngadau Week that will begin on May 26. 'These include the traditional Sodop Pintutunan, where the symbolic chest will be handed over to the finalists by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. Advertisement 'On May 27, the finalists will visit Sabah Museum to explore the State's cultural heritage and take part in traditional activities such as gong-beating and preparing ethnic dishes like 'hinava' and 'tuhau',' she said. In the afternoon, participants will also attend a screening of the Culture, Agro-tourism and Nature (CAAN) competition, officiated by Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. The Sodop Unduk Ngadau banquet and the ethnic costume competition are scheduled for May 28, before the final crowning ceremony on May 31 at the Hongkod Koisaan Hall, KDCA. Co-Chairperson Dr Mary Gambidau said the competition has consistently served as a platform for young Sabahan women to develop their talents in various fields, including tourism, entrepreneurship, public speaking and performing arts. 'It has opened many doors for these women to pursue bigger opportunities and elevate Sabah's name at national and international levels,' she said. She also noted that 70 tables have been booked for the Sodop Unduk Ngadau dinner, but gallery tickets priced at RM30 are still available for the public. * 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
