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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Bintang Kecil: Tawau lass to represent Sabah
Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 Text Size: Nurul Hafizah (left) and Hannah pose with their prizes. KOTA KINABALU: Nurul Hafizah Safri from Tawau will represent Sabah at the national Bintang Kecil 2025 competition, scheduled to be held in Kuching, Sarawak on Sept 20. She was named Best Participant for the Sabah Zone during the recent Debaran Bintang Kecil 2025 round, earning her a spot in the finals. Nurul edged out close competitor Hannah Jean Roney. Both received RM3,000 in cash prizes. Nurul expressed gratitude and promised to give her best in the finals. 'My hope is to do my best in Sarawak and make Tawau and Sabah proud,' she said. Her family, including her aunt Misbaria Maidin, has been supportive and noticed positive changes in Nurul since joining the competition. 'The Bintang Kecil stage has brought many benefits to children like my niece. She is now braver in public, compared to before when she was shy. She gained a lot of experience through this competition,' Misbaria said. A total of 11 participants from Brunei, Indonesia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak will compete in the final, which this year highlights a Metaverse concept, combining digital creativity and live performance. Meanwhile, Sabah Broadcasting Director Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali congratulated all participants and expressed hope that Sabah's representative would shine at the national level. 'Congratulations to all participants, especially Nurul from Tawau. She delivered an outstanding performance and rightly earned her place to represent the Sabah Zone. I hope this win leads to greater success in Sarawak,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Tawau lass to represent Sabah at National Bintang Kecil 2025 Finals
Nurul Hafizah (left) with Hannah Jean Roney. – Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (July 25): Nurul Hafizah Safri from Tawau will represent Sabah at the national level of the Bintang Kecil 2025 competition, scheduled to take place in Kuching, Sarawak, on September 20. She was crowned Best Participant of the Sabah Zone in the recent Debaran Bintang Kecil 2025 round, securing her place in the finals. With a narrow margin, Nurul outperformed her closest competitor, Hannah Jean Roney. Both received cash prizes of RM3,000. Sabah Broadcasting Director Mohd Yusni Mohamed Ali extended his congratulations, expressing hope that Sabah's representative would shine at the national level. 'I congratulate all participants who delivered their best performances today, especially Nurul from Tawau. She gave an exceptional performance and deserves to represent the Sabah Zone at the national level. I hope this victory will lead to greater success in Sarawak later,' he said. Meanwhile, Nurul Hafizah expressed gratitude for her achievement and pledged to give her best at the finals. 'I hope to perform well in Sarawak and bring pride to Tawau and the state of Sabah,' she stated. Her family, including her aunt Misbaria Maidin, offered full support. Misbaria noted Nurul's positive growth since joining the competition: 'Platforms like Bintang Kecil greatly benefit children like my niece. She's now more confident facing the public compared to her previously shy self. She's gained invaluable experience through this contest.' Eleven participants from Brunei, Indonesia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak will compete in the grand finale. This year's event features a metaverse concept, blending digital creativity with live performances as its key innovation.
Borneo Post
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Aleysha Shareef, Kelvin Epoy to represent Sarawak at Bintang Kecil finals
(From third left) Kelvin and Aleysha are flanked by the other state-level finalists. KUCHING (July 15): Aleysha Shareef Van Der Horst and Kelvin Epoy Arang have will represent Sarawak at the Bintang Kecil 2025 national finals in September after emerging as the top two finalists for the state-level competition on Saturday. Themed 'Metaverse', the Sarawak zone contest at the RTM Auditorium P Ramlee drew a crowd of over 500. Aleysha, 12, from Kuching, belted out Jaclyn Victor's iconic ballad 'Gemilang' to clinch one of the two coveted spots. She said she was extremely proud to be chosen to represent Sarawak, especially as it marked her first-ever Bahasa Melayu singing competition. 'After competing internationally last year, this one is very special as the vibe during the preparation and final event was incredible. Sarawakians are very music-minded and super supportive in every way,' she told The Borneo Post. Looking ahead, Aleysha is preparing for several international engagements, including a four-week scholarship programme at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in the United States, which she earned at the 27th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) last year. 'Recording demos in Los Angeles is also in progress. At the same time, I'm preparing for the Kemuncak Bintang Kecil 2025 finals, which will be held in Kuching on Sept 20,' she added. Kelvin, 12, from Bintulu, impressed the judges with his emotional rendition of 'Cinta' by Marsha Milan from the original soundtrack of the television drama 'Masih Ada Rindu'. 'He is very grateful to be selected to compete at the national-level Bintang Kecil and proud to be able to carry the name of Bintulu to the next level,' Kelvin's father Arang Odau told The Borneo Post. 'We are planning ahead to ensure the chosen song suits Kelvin's voice.' No stranger to competitions, Kelvin was the champion of Pertandingan Karaoke Bintang Kecil organised by Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak, Bintulu last November. He sang the song 'Rahsia Pohon Cemara' by the band Exist to win the competition organised as part of the Sports and Music Carnival. Both Kelvin and Aleysha received RM2,000, a trophy, and a certificate each for their achievement. The other four state-level finalists – Dayang Nur Humaira Awang Amir Mahmud (10, Kuching), Nur Atirah Syahirah Sahibuddin (11, Kuching), Mohamad Abiyy Anshary Mohamad Musyadi (12, Miri), and Aleysha's twin brother, Ryan Zachary Shareef Van Der Horst — each received a consolation prize of RM1,000, a trophy, and a certificate. Sarawak Broadcasting deputy director Norjihan Yahya presented the prizes. Bintang Kecil is organised by RTM Sarawak in collaboration with the Sarawak Government. The competition, first introduced at the state level in 1986, expanded to the national stage in 1998. Aleysha Shareef Van Der Horst Bintang Kecil 2025 Kelvin Epoy Arang lead
