TAWAU: Mercy Stefie Wong, the newly crowned Johan Unduk Ngadau Tawau 2025, will represent the district at the state-level Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan competition in Sabah.
The 23-year-old nurse said she will prepare thoroughly for the upcoming competition on May 30.
“I will focus on practicing public speaking and answering questions confidently to get used to it. Even though I am busy with work, I will still make time to improve myself for the next stage of the competition.
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The event saw eight contestants competing for the title of Unduk Ngadau Tawau 2025. The ceremony was officiated by Tawau Member of Parliament, Datuk Lo Su Fui and attended by around 350 members of the local community.
