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Daily Express
30-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah emerge winner in Golf Friendship Challenge trophy
Published on: Monday, June 30, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 By: Lorena Binisol Text Size: The KCCI and DCCI golfers pose for a group photo. Kota Kinabalu: The Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) emerged victorious, edging out their rivals narrowly on points in this year's Friendship Golf Tournament held at Sutera Harbour Golf Resort for the Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam Challenge Trophy. The trophy was last held by the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), who won it in Sarawak. The friendly golf match, a key highlight of the recent Kaamatan-Gawai celebration in Kota Kinabalu, brought together members of both KCCI and DCCI, reinforcing ties between the two Bornean states through sport and fellowship. According to KCCI President Datuk Ladislaus Maluda, this year's tournament saw one of the largest turnouts, with 130 golfers with 62 participants from each chamber. Highlights included special musical performances by bands from Kalimantan and Sarawak, which received enthusiastic applause for their lively showmanship. Also in attendance was DCCI President Dato' Allan Keripin Nangkai, who reaffirmed the chambers' commitment to unity and ongoing cooperation. * 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
11-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
KCCI hosts 16th Kaamatan Gawai celebration with Borneo Country Music Fest
Ladislaus (seated middle) with KCCI officials who are also part of the organising committee of the celebration. PENAMPANG (June 11): Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will play host to the 16th KCCI-DCCI (Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry) joint Kaamatan Gawai celebration. KCCI President Datuk Ladislaus Maluda said the event will be held on June 27 and 28 and they are expecting about 300 members from DCCI to attend the celebration. 'This year, we are holding the Borneo Country Music Fest (BCMF) as part of the celebration. It will be held at Buhavan Square on June 27 and will feature four top bands, one each from Sabah and Kalimantan as well as two from Sarawak. 'They will be performing on the evening of June 27. During the day, bands from four schools, SMK Limbanak, SM St Michael and the Pre University in Menggatal will be showcasing their talents in the country music genre,' Ladislaus told a press conference on Monday. According to him, the BCMF is not only about music, it is also a venue for local entrepreneurs to do business and promote their products as there will be about 40 stalls operating in Buhavan Square on the same day. 'This fest will provide a significant stage for local musicians, food and beverage providers as well as performers to showcase their talents and products. BCMF can also inspire young people to pursue music, culinary arts or event management. 'It could also set a precedent for future innovative cultural events in the region, positioning Penampang as a hub for creativity and entertainment,' he added. Ladislaus disclosed that on June 27, the joint celebration will kick off with a golf tournament at Sutera Harbour Golf and Country Club where KCCI and DCCI will be sending 32 golfers each to vie for the Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Joachim Gunsalam Challenge Trophy. Prize presentation for the tournament will be held during the BCMF, Ladislaus said. On June 28 morning, the celebration continues with a forum on the business opportunities in the oil and gas industry which will be held at the ITCC grand ballroom. Finance Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun is expected to officiate the event. And in the evening, the KCCI-DCCI joint Kaamatan Gawai celebration will culminate with a dinner at the same venue where the four country music bands will also be performing. KCCI, Ladislaus said, has extended an invitation to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor to grace the celebration.
