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Published on: Wed, May 21, 2025 Text Size: Faridah with Joanna, Mary and the other committee members. KOTA KINABALU: The 2025 Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (UNK) main organising committee paid a courtesy visit to the Governor's wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, on Wednesday. The visit introduced the newly-appointed committee led by co-chairpersons Datuk Joanna Kitingan and Mary Gambidau, who will helm this year's iconic cultural pageant. Faridah was formally invited to attend the Sodop Unduk Ngadau on May 28, a gala evening featuring finalists in locally designed evening gowns, with proceeds partly benefiting the Huguan Siou Education and Charitable Foundation. She was also invited to the grand finale and coronation of UNK 2025 on May 31, the highlight of the State Kaamatan celebration at KDCA Hongkod Koisaan. This year's Unduk Ngadau continues to champion the spirit of inclusivity, unity, and cultural pride under the theme Kaamatan for All . * 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.
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