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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Sabah dancers bring home ballet medals
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 By: Lorena Binisol Text Size: Farish won second place in Solo National and Folkdance Boys category. Kota Kinabalu: The all-girls team from Ballet By Nora, who represented Malaysia at the Dance World Cup 2025 (DWC2025) in Burgos, Spain, brought home four international medals, making history for Malaysian ballet. Competing in eight categories – six solos, one duet and one group – the dancers earned the followings: Advertisement Silver: Children Solo National & Folklore by Tiara Izz Zayani Silver: Mini Solo Ballet Any Style by Ivana Iman Mohammad Ezral Silver: Children Classical Ballet Duet/Trio En Pointe by Ashlyn Chong & Shanelle Santani Bronze: Group Classical Ballet/Repertoire (Valse Reverie) by Adrea Yu, Faith Kennedy, Ashlyn Chong, Shanelle Santani, and Ivana Iman. Coach Nora Ridzwan praised her students' graceful movements and strong connection on stage. 'Their connection on stage was like poetry, and their hard-work had paid off' she said. Tiara, who previously won gold in the Children's Folklore Trio at the 2024 finals, impressed the crowd with her performance of 'Kreasi Zapin Galit.' Despite dancing in pain, she finished with strength and determination. 'Tiara danced until her nails came off, but she never complained,' said her mother, Tuya, tearfully. 'She told me, 'I just wanted to finish strong.' Ten-year-old Ivana won silver in the Mini Ballet Any Style Solo category, shared that she felt nervous at first, but once she started dancing, she just imagined she was home. She felt proud to be able to dance in international stage. Coach Nora added, 'This double silver means more than just medals. It shows years of hard work, late nights, and strong commitment. Tiara and Ivana have inspired us all.' Ivana's parents, Dr. Natassia and Mr. Mohammad Ezral, said,'We're very proud of Ivana. She danced with joy, and that joy brought her this far. We're also happy to celebrate this moment with Tiara and her family.' These young dancers are now seen as ambassadors for Malaysia, showing the world the beauty of Sabah's culture and talent. Meanwhile, more Sabahan dancers won on the world stage when in the Children's National and Folklore categories, the Parhakow team placed 4th in the world in two events, namely; Small Group National and Folklore (Boya), just 0.1pc behind the 3rd place winner, and Small Duo/Trio National and Folklore (Nyebang). Team member Farish Hail Umar Farruq, 13, won a silver medal in the Solo National and Folkdance Boys category. He was accompanied by his mother, Maria Sularso, who was extremely proud and excited about the team's achievements, even though none won gold. Another Sabahan team from Tawau students brought home bronze, they are two students from SK Muhibbahraya, Tawau also made Sabah proud by winning third place at DWC2025. Muhd Syahmi Asyraf bin Sulaiman and Muhammad Ammar Asyraf bin Mohd Taufik impressed judges with their energetic Zapin performance titled 'Suara Siam.' Their success was guided by teachers Sarena Sanin and Basri Kambung, with support from headmaster Tuan Haji Sapri bin Haji Raupu, who said the win reflects the school's vision to help students succeed internationally. These young dancers competed among 120,000 participants from over 60 countries, proving that Sabahan talent can shine on the global stage. * 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
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
My 3-year-old screamed at the top of her lungs in Tesco & a ‘Karen' told her off – but people say I'm ‘raising a brat'
A MOTHER has revealed that her daughter screamed and cried at the top of her lungs on a recent shopping trip to Tesco. Not only did 'everyone stare', making Abigail Evans feel 'super embarrassed,' but an older woman got involved and told the three-year-old off. 2 2 Fuming at the ' Karen,' Abigail filmed herself sitting in her car, eager to know what others would have done in the situation. The mother explained her recent Tesco ordeal in more detail and acknowledged that she, her cousin, and their two daughters had gone to the supermarket on a Saturday to grab a few bits for their dinner. She explained: 'It was a hot day, the girls playing around as kids do in supermarkets, Ivana was very emotional, she was tired and I'm not making any excuses for her because she was being a bit of a cowbag.' Abigail admitted that she and her cousin were taking a while to decide what food to buy, which saw her daughter Ivana get increasingly impatient. The young children 'played around' in the aisles and the content creator recognised that the supermarket was 'really busy.' But things quickly erupted, as Abigail shared: 'We were just talking about trying to get something and the girls must have backed up into someone's trolley.' After frustrating the nearby shopper, Abigail confirmed that she 'lost her patience' and told the girls to 'stand by her' and stop getting 'on people's nerves.' However, despite this, things appeared to get even worse, as Abigail shared: 'With Ivana, her thing at the moment is to stand there and scream at the top of her lungs and cry and I mean high pitch scream.' Abigail 'left her for a few minutes' and then asked her to 'stop screaming' because she would 'hurt people's ears.' Having said that, Abigail added: 'She carried on, she didn't even take any notice as to what I was saying and next thing you know, I hear this voice - 'stop that right now' and I turn around and some woman, she was probably 70 maybe, she's pointing her finger at Ivana [saying] 'stop that right now' in her face.' I was a teen mum - staff wouldn't let me get my kid's ears pierced, it's insane Abigail admitted she was 'a bit taken aback' and was in a 'state of shock' by the older woman, who she called a 'crazy Karen.' The mother explained that the angry woman attempted to justify her actions and acknowledged that the screaming was hurting her autistic daughter's ears. With Ivana, her thing at the moment is to stand there and scream at the top of her lungs and cry Abigail Evans While Abigail understood that people can be 'noise sensitive,' she told the woman: 'We're sorry that she might be being a bit too loud, but you could remove yourself from the aisle until she calms down if it's an issue for your daughter.' She then recognised that the daughter was 'a fully grown adult.' Overwhelmed by the situation, Abigail described the ordeal as 'crazy' and joked that it was 'very entertaining.' Different parenting styles explained There are four recognised styles of parenting explained below: Authoritarian Parenting What some might describe as "regimental" or "strict" parenting. Parents with this style focus on strict rules, obedience, and discipline. Authoritarian parents take over the decision-making power, rarely giving children any input in the matter. When it comes to rules, you believe it's "my way or the highway". Permissive Parenting Often referred to as "soft parenting" or "yes mums/dads". Permissive parents are lenient, only stepping in when there's a serious problem. They're quite forgiving and they adopt an attitude of "kids will be kids". Oftentimes they act more like friends than authoritative figures. Authoritative Parenting Authoritative parents provide their children with rules and boundaries, but they also give them the freedom to make decisions. With an authoritative parenting style, parents validate their children's feelings while also making it clear that the adults are ultimately in charge. They use positive reinforcement techniques, like praise and reward systems, as opposed to harsh punishments. Neglectful or Uninvolved Parenting Essentially, neglectful parents ignore their children, who receive little guidance, nurturing, and parental attention. They don't set rules or expectations, and they tend to have minimal knowledge about what their children are doing. Uninvolved parents expect children to raise themselves. They don't devote much time or energy to meeting children's basic needs. Uninvolved parents may be neglectful but it's not always intentional. A parent with mental health issues or substance abuse problems, for example, may not be able to care for a child's physical or emotional needs consistently. Big divide And it appears that the recent events, which were posted on TikTok under the username @ abigailrosee25, have left social media users totally divided, as the clip has quickly racked up 75,500 views and 1,396 likes, with many flocking to the comments to share their thoughts. One person said: 'Tell me you're raising a brat without telling me you're raising a brat. A stern look from my mother would have been enough to know my place when I was young! Public places are not for your bratty kids entertainment.' Another added: 'Personally I would have removed my child from the shop and NOT expected others to move out of the aisle when it was your child that clearly had the issue and was causing issues for other people.' A third commented: 'If your child is screaming at the top of lungs and you just leave her to do it then you need to update your parenting. Just because you have learned to tune it out, it doesn't mean everyone has to listen to it.' Whilst someone else agreed: 'I'm on the woman's side. If you won't parent, someone has to.' How to stop temper tantrums Find out why the tantrum is happening: There are many reasons your child may have a tantrum, it could be as simple as them being tired or hungry. They could also be feeling jealous, or just need attention and love. Find a distraction: If you think your child is starting a tantrum, finding something to distract them with straight away can help. This could be a toy, or something you see out the window, like a dog or a flower. Be prepared when you're out shopping: A parents know, many tantrums happen in shops and it can be hard to keep your cool. Keeping shopping trips as short as possible can help, as well as involving your child in the shopping by talking about what you need and letting them help you. But at the same time, others were shocked that a stranger snapped at Abigail's daughter, as one mother wrote: 'No one should be telling anyone else's child off!! And there's no excuse for it! If she had a problem she should have spoken to you about it or walked off!' A second chimed in: 'I would have lost my head if someone shouted at my child, that woman has no idea on your child's situation either!' Someone else agreed: 'A stranger could NEVER! If my child was screaming or not, absolutely not their place to step in. Sounds like you handled that extremely well with a toddler and a very rude stranger.' Not only this, but another snapped: 'Absolutely not, it's none of their business!'
Borneo Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Sabahan wins silver in World Ballet Competition
Ivana (right) the first Malaysian to place top two in Ballet Solo at global Dance World Cup finals in Spain. KOTA KINABALU (July 9): Ivana Iman Mohammad Ezral has etched her name in history as the first Malaysian to secure second place in the Ballet Soloist category at the Dance World Cup 2025 finals — one of the most prestigious youth dance competitions on the planet. Representing Malaysia on the grand stage in Burgos, Spain, the 10-year-old Sabahan stood shoulder to shoulder with elite dancers from powerhouse nations like Russia, Germany, Romania , Bulgaria, China and the United Kingdom — delivering a flawless, emotionally resonant performance that earned her a silver medal from the global esteemed judging panel. 'This is more than just a personal win — it's a national milestone,' said one judge. 'To see such poise, technical excellence, and storytelling at her age, from a country not historically known for classical ballet, is nothing short of extraordinary.' The Dance World Cup, often referred to as the Olympics of youth dance, sees over 120,000 dancers from more than 70 countries competing through rigorous qualifiers — with only the top dancers advancing to the finals. In the realm of Classical Ballet Solo, it remains one of the most competitive categories, judged by former principal dancers and internationally renowned choreographers. Ivana's achievement represents a breakthrough for Malaysia in global performing arts, and positions her as a rising figure in the international ballet scene. Trained under the guidance of Ballet by Nora, her journey is being celebrated nationwide as a symbol of what discipline, talent, and vision can achieve — regardless of borders. 'This is the beginning,' her family said. 'Ivana didn't just dance; she inspired a nation.'
Borneo Post
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Sabahans shine at Dance World Cup
Tiara with her coach Arthur. KOTA KINABALU (July 6): Malaysia proudly celebrates a double silver medal victory at the Dance World Cup 2025 in Burgos, Spain – thanks to the remarkable performances of Tiara Izz Zayani and Ivana Iman binti Mohammad Ezral, two young dancers from Ballet By Nora, Kota Kinabalu. Ivana with her coach Nora. These talented young Malaysians earned second place in their respective solo categories, rising above thousands of international competitors and making their mark on the global stage. Tiara, known for her powerful and expressive interpretations of Malaysian traditional dance, brought the house down with her performance of 'Kreasi Zapin Galit'. Dancing through pain, she gave her all on stage: 'Tiara danced until her nails came off — but she never complained,' said her mother, Tuya, visibly emotional. 'She told me later, 'I just wanted to finish strong.' That's her strength — heart, discipline, and quiet courage.' Ivana, age 10, earned silver in the Mini Ballet Any Style Solo category. 'I felt nervous at first, but once I started dancing, I just imagined I was home. I'm so happy I could make everyone proud,' she said. Their teacher and mentor, Nora of Ballet By Nora, expressed her pride in both girls. 'This double silver is more than a medal. It's the result of years of discipline, late nights and unwavering commitment. I'm honoured to guide them. Tiara and Ivana have inspired all of us,'she said. Ivana's parents, Dr Natassia and Mohammad Ezral , added: 'We're humbled by Ivana's achievement. She danced with joy, and that joy brought her here. We're just so proud — and even more proud to share this celebration with Tiara and her family.' These two dancers stand as young ambassadors for Malaysia, showing the world the strength, artistry and cultural beauty that lives in Sabah. The Dance World Cup 2025 continues, with more Malaysian dancers taking the stage in the days ahead. Meanwhile, SK Muhibbahraya students from Tawau also put Sabah in the eyes of the world when they won third place in the same competition. The young dance duo — Muhd Syahmi Asyraf bin Sulaiman and Muhammad Ammar Asyraf bin Mohd Taufik — captivated judges and audiences with their energetic and disciplined Zapin performance titled 'Suara Siam. 'Their success is the result of dedicated coaching and mentorship by their teachers, Sarena Sanin (Senior Assistant for Student Affairs) and Basri Kambung (Senior Assistant for Co-curricular Activities). Upholding the school's motto, 'SK Muhibbahraya Unggul, Melangkah Jauh dari yang Biasa' (SK Muhibbahraya Excels, Moving Beyond the Ordinary), this team has proven that young talent from Sabah can not only compete but excel on the world stage. This achievement is a reflection of the vision of Tuan Haji Sapri bin Haji Raupu, headmaster of SK Muhibbahraya, Tawau, who has long aspired to see his students succeed internationally. Their accomplishment not only brings honour to the school and local community but also serves as an inspiration for students across the country to pursue their dreams with dedication and determination.
GMA Network
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ivana Alawi, Charlie Fleming prank Kira Balinger, AC Bonifacio, Ashley Ortega in new vlog
Ashley Ortega, AC Bonifacio, and Kira Balinger just got pranked by Ivana Alawi and Charlie Fleming! On YouTube, Ivana shared a 24-minute vlog which featured Charlie and former "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" housemates AC, Ashley, and Kira. The video began with the five girls feasting over king crabs and talking about their fondest memories inside Bahay ni Kuya. When they talked about their first impressions, Ivana said she thought Charlie was 23, even though she was actually just 16. "You are matured for your age na parang if I didn't ask your age, iisipin ko talagang matanda ka. Ang matured niya mag-isip, tapos minsan parang sumosobra talaga. Sometimes she needs to control. Ngayon makikita mo, mabait naman siya," Ivana said of Charlie. Upon hearing Ivana's confession, Charlie said: "Ate parang binabalikan mo ata 'yon eh?" referring to their past rift inside the house where Ivana called her out because of her attitude. In response, Ivana reprimanded Charlie for her attitude as well as for coming late to their supposed 11 a.m. call time for the vlog. "Ngayon lang kami nagkita-kita. I mean, 'di ba dapat OK tayong lahat?" Ivana asked. "OK naman eh. Parang binabalikan mo lang," Charlie answered back which baffled Ivana. As the things escalated between the two, Ivana walked out and Charlie turned emotional which prompted Kira, Ashley and AC to settle things out. Ashley and Kira went to comfort Ivana with the former asking "Prank ba 'to?" "Hindi ako magpa-prank ng ganyang ugali. First time lang namin magkita. Atsaka hindi ako nagpa-prank ng hindi nakaka-inspire," Ivana answered. AC then spoke to Charlie, advising her to simply apologize to Ivana. Ivana approached Charlie and asked her what her problem was. "Mag-so-sorry na nga sana ako sa 'yo eh!" Charlie answered. Ivana said, "Eh bakit ka ganyan magsalita?" Feeling the heaviness of the situation, Kira, AC and Ashley sat down with Ivana and Charlie to talk things out. As Ivana and Charlie settled their argument, Ivana suddenly blurted out, "It's a prank!" Charlie burst into laughter, leaving the three girls stunned. "Sabi ko na nga ba eh. Sinabi ko na sa 'yo eh," Ashley said. "Hindi ganyan si Charlie eh. Hindi ganyan eh. Sabi ko, 'ang OA ni Charlie sumagot ngayon.' Hindi siya ganon," AC added. Shortly after the prank, a flashback clip showed Ivana calling Charlie and talking about the plan to prank Kira, AC, and Ashley. AC-Ashley and Charlie-Kira were the first two duos evicted from "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition." Meanwhile, Ivana was among the house guests who briefly stayed inside Bahay ni Kuya. She pretended to be a housemate at first and was paired with Ashley as her "duo." The five then reunited and took a photo together before Charlie returned to Bahay ni Kuya after winning a wildcard slot. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
