KOTA KINABALU: The cash prize has been increased for this year’s State Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan as the organisers mark the pageant’s 65th anniversary with expanded cultural and national reach.
Co-chairperson Mary Gambidau announced that the winner will receive RM15,000, up from RM12,000 previously, while the first and second runners-up will receive RM12,000 and RM10,000 respectively.
Her fellow co-chairperson Datuk Joanna Kitingan said 51 finalists from across Malaysia are participating in the cultural pageant from May 26 to 31, under the theme “Kaamatan for All”.
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Organisers said this year’s programme will include cultural showcases, a gala event honouring local designers, a short film contest, and new efforts to document forgotten traditional attires.
