Eight million followed Kaamatan Fest
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025
Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 Text Size: 'This ceremony serves as a token of appreciation and a symbol of recognition for the media's contributions in elevating the culture and heritage of Sabah's ethnic communities through extensive coverage throughout the 2025 Kaamatan Festival celebration,' Jeffrey said. Kota Kinabalu: Media coverage of the 2025 Kaamatan Festival celebration on May 30 and 31 is estimated to have reached almost eight million people. Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Jeffrey G. Kitingan said the State-level Kaamatan Festival Celebration 2025 Main Committee highly appreciates the commitment and role of the media in conveying information about the festival not only to the people of Sabah and Malaysia but also internationally. 'I understand that our media has conveyed this information to nearly eight million people. Congratulations and well done to all media. 'With such reach, it simultaneously proves the important role of the media in spreading the message of unity and Sabah's culture to the whole world. 'Without the media, we would not have been able to convey the message of this festival as effectively as they did. That is why we are holding this appreciation ceremony,' he said in his speech at the Kaamatan Appreciation Ceremony: A Tribute to the Press. 'This ceremony serves as a token of appreciation and a symbol of recognition for the media's contributions in elevating the culture and heritage of Sabah's ethnic communities through extensive coverage throughout the 2025 Kaamatan Festival celebration,' he said. Also present were the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Leonard Stephen Poyong, and the Chairman of the Kaamatan 2025 Organising Committee, Datuk Suman Yasambun. * 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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