Kota Kinabalu: Inanam’s Hyellene Danius was crowned Sabah’s 64th Unduk Ngadau at the Hongkod Koisaan in Penampang on Friday.
The 27-year-old teacher at SJK (C) Tsi Sin in Tenom is also the first National Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan queen following the elevation of the pageant from its state-level status this year.
She won prizes worth RM100,000, including RM12,000 cash, a trophy and crown, among others.
She was crowned by last year’s State Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan queen, Carol Abbey Gail Grimaldi, from Papar.
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Johor’s Romandawi Gapari finished fourth, Tenom’s Liana Melve Grace Lias fifth, Tongod’s Elviana Gunong sixth and Kemabong’s Richella Kan Siang seventh.
The top seven winners also received a year’s rice supply from Sazarice.
The Unduk Ngadau is among the highlights of the month-long Kaamatan (harvest) Festival.
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