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Najib’s Walkabout at Kadazandusun Do

Allan Dumbong — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:30:03 +0000

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (centre) trying the steps of the traditional ‘sumazau’ dance at the 14th Pesta Kaamatan at the Putra World Trade Centre yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR: A surprise visit by Datuk Seri Najib Razak to the 14th Harvest Festival added to the festive cheer at Pesta Kaamatan yesterday afternoon.

The prime minister dropped by the Putra World Trade Centre to join in the celebration and emphasise that his 1Malaysia concept was not a mere political statement.”It is easy to say this (prime minister for all), but we must add substance to this. That is why I introduced the concept of 1Malaysia,” he said.“Every Malaysian must embark on the journey of realising the concept.“We can be different in so many levels but, most importantly, we are together.

“I am confident we will achieve this concept and when we do, Malaysia will be truly united and prosperous.”The government will do what it can to help everyone.”Najib had only confirmed his attendance at the Harvest Festival, organised by the KadazanDusun Cultural Association (KDCA) of Klang Valley, in the morning.“I was invited by KDCA adviser Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili (science, technology and innovations minister) two days ago but I was only able to confirm my attendance this morning. My presence here is part of my walkabout, which I have embarked on since taking over (as prime minister).”

Najib even tried the traditional sumazau dance on stage with KDCA chairman Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan and Ongkili.

Since Najib’s visit was unexpected, Pairin apologised for not having Najib’s name on the stage backdrop.

Najib replied that he did not want his presence to be measured by the beat of the kompang, the rolling out of the red carpet or the stage backdrop that carried his name.

Source: Adapted From NST Online, 3/5/2009

Kaamatan @Hongkod 31st May: Highlight of Sabah Fest 2009

Allan Dumbong — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:05:03 +0000

KOTA KINABALU: Rarely seen rituals usually performed by priestesses and healers of the indigenous tribes of Sabah will be the main attraction during the month-long Sabah Fest, to be held in May.

Masidi (2nd from right) points at a poster used to promote the ‘Mystical Sabah’ event after the press conference yesterday. Standing close to him are Sabah Cultural Board dancers clad in traditional Lotud Dusun, Bajau and Rungus attire.

Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun said this year’s Sabah Fest, which has been themed ‘Mystical Sabah’ will showcase the spiritual rituals of the indigenous folks of Sabah, in particular the Dusun-Lotud people from Tuaran.

The ‘Mystical Sabah’ will take place on May 2- 3 at the Magellan Grand Ballroom of the Sutera Habour Resort here.

The main attraction during the event is a one-hour show starting at 8pm sharp at the ballroom during the two days. The premier show on May 3 will be attended by the Head of State, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Ahmadshah Abdullah as well as the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman.

The show will highlight a handful of Sabah’s ethnic groups through a presentation of traditional songs and dances combined with a display of rarely-seen rituals and scenes from their daily lives.

At the same time, a special segment on the ‘Tamu culture of Sabah’ will also be showcased, said Masidi.

“In the olden days, a sacrificial offering is often made before the start of a tamu to ward against any untoward incidents such as cheating or illegal trade being carried out there,” he said.

At the same time, visitors to the Sabah Fest will be able to witness skilled craftsmen of Sabah at work during the handicraft exhibition which will be held at the foyer of the Magellan Grand Ballroom from 10am to 10pm.

On May 4-11, the Sabah Fest celebrations will be extended to the Sabah Museum Heritage Village whereby visitors will be entertained by various tribes through their traditional performances as well as enjoy the local delicacies.

There will also be rarely-seen rituals and rites performed by healers and high priestesses, such as the ‘Tumoron’ – a healing ceremony of the Rungus people and a mock wedding display of the Dusun Lotud ethic group, a ceremony known as ‘Matod’.

The Bajau Kubang community will perform the ‘Magpa’gal’ a traditional healing ceremony.

The grand finale of the Sabah Fest is on May 31 with the Tadau Kaamatan Festival.

Masidi said that the Sabah Fest is expected to lure a lot of visitors into the State, including tourists from overseas, particularly from Australia and Brunei.

He added that the fest is one of the State’s most anticipated cultural extravaganzas showcasing Sabah’s multiracial society, cultures and traditions.

Source: Adapted From New Sabah Times, 10th April, 2009

Sugandoi : Platform for Sabah Artistes

Allan Dumbong — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:40:05 +0000

Papar: The Sugandoi competition is becoming Sabah’s main factory for outstanding singers and some of its “graduates” have become well-respected performing artistes in the country.

Deputy Speaker, Johnny Mositun said some Sugandoi champions like Reynaldo Pagie went on to become champion at national level singing competitions like the Suara Emas Bintang RTM in Kuala Lumpur. Reynaldo then went on to represent Malaysia at the Asean Golden Voice Festival in Ho Chi Minh City and won the competition at that, he said, adding another example was Esther Elizabeth Applunius who is currently still in the running for the popular reality singing competition “One in a Million”. Speaking to launch the Papar Sugandoi competition at the Community Centre here Wednesday, Mositun said the mechanism of the competition had been fine-tuned.According to him, the Sugandoi has become an important element in the Harvest Festival, which is organised to remind the community of the noble values of the tradition.

(Adapted from: Daily Express, May 1, 2009)

MALAM PESTA KAAMATAN DAN GAWAI UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSIEN ONN 2009

Allan Dumbong — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:40:03 +0000

Adalah dimaklumkan bahawa Sekretariat Perpaduan, Biro Kebudayaan Sabah & Sarawak UTHM telah menganjurkan program Malam Pesta Kaamatan dan Gawai UTHM 2009 seperti butiran berikut: Tarikh : 4 April 2009 (Sabtu)Masa : 7.45 Malam – 11.30 MalamTempat : Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail UTHMTetamu Jemputan : YBhg. Datuk Richard Bainon (Timbalan Presiden Persatuan Kebudayaan Kadazandusun Sabah)Source: Universiti Tun Hussien Onn’s Website www.uthm.edu.my (Posted by: Allan Dumbong)

KADAZANDUSUNS MUST EQUIP WITH KNOWLEDGE: HUGUAN SIOU

Allan Dumbong — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:25:02 +0000

RANAU: The Kadazandusun community must enhance knowledge to compete with other races.In making the call, Deputy Chief Minister Huguan Siou Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who is also the President of the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA), said only through education Kadazandusuns will succeed in this competitive world. “Knowledge is the key and there is still a lot to do to enhance our competitiveness”, he said at the district-level Huguan Siou’s Students Excellence Awards”, here, Friday (17^th April 2009).

Education, he said, has paved the way for many Kadazandusuns to achieve success in many fields, including business, as well as many have been appointed to important positions in the Government both at Federal and State level.

“It is not impossible that one day a Kadazandusun will be the Country’s Prime Minister”, he said. As such, he urged parents to encourage their children to pursue education to highest level possible.

Meanwhile, SMK Mat Salleh was awarded the Huguan Siou Award for Exemplary School for its achievements in both academic and curriculum fields, Murnah Kimas of SMK Mat Salleh and Mirona Edora Jebis (SMK Lohan) were awarded the STPM Excellence Awards and the Pelajar Harapan STPM award for their achievements in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination.

Five Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia students – Mustapha Kamil Husen (SMK Agama), Vaynessa Jaffrey (SMK Mat Salleh), Sofiah Atiqah Rehinin (SMK Agama), Daphne William Apin (SMK Mat Salleh) and Christine Clara Seruit (SMK Timbua) were honoured for their achievements in the examination.

Eight Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) students – Ray Jackwel Johny, Mozes Sualim (both SMK Bundu Tuhan), Jabri Juhinin (SMK Kundasang), Norsyafiqah Salimun, Wiviva Lawansa, Suzana Jusimin, Jamail Jimin (all SMK Ranau), Olga Natasha Jebis (SMK Timbua) and Jannah Sariau (SMK Lohan) were also honoured for their achievements.

(Adapted from Daily Express, 19^th April 2009)

PESTA KAAMATAN KLANG VALLEY 2009

KDCA KV — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:58:14 +0000

Kopivosian!

Pesta Kaamatan Ke-14 Klang Valley 2009 dengan sukacita menjemput anda pada:

Tarikh : 2 Mei, 2009 (Sabtu)
Masa : 12.30 Tengahari
Tempat : PWTC (Dewan Hussein Onn)
Tiket : RM5.00 Seorang (Termasuk Makanan Ringan & Layak untuk Cabutan Tiket bertuah)
Pakaian: Tradisi / Kemas / Kasual Kemas

Meja VIP dijual pada harga RM1,000 / RM2,000 / RM3,000 / RM5,000

Sila layari laman web KDCAKV untuk maklumat lanjut.

Jumpa anda di PWTC & Kotobian Tadau tagayo do Kaamatan 2009.

AJK
KDCA Klang Valley

Info:
019-3700521 Setiausaha
019-3880309 Pen. Setiausaha
013-3808800 Timb. Pengerusi
Email: kdcakv@gmail.com
Laman:
http://kdcakv.kadazandusun.my
http://kdcakv.webs.com

Sodop Sugandoi Klang Valley 2009

KDCA KV — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:29:27 +0000

Kopivosian!

KDCA Klang Valley menjemput anda ke Sodop Sugandoi Peringkat Klang Valley pada:

Tarikh : 25 April, 2009 jam 7.30 malam
Tempat: The Zon all Suites residences on the park, Kuala Lumpur (Poolside)
Tiket Masuk: RM40.00 seorang (termasuk makan malam buffet)
Pakaian : Kemas / Kasual Kemas.

Sodop Sugandoi akan diserikan dengan penampilan istimewa 15 finalis Unduk Ngadau Klang valley 2009 dalam pakaian makan malam, serta persembahan istimewa artis popular tempatan.

Tiket boleh ditempah, sila lawati lama http://kdcakv.kadazandusun.my untuk tempahan secara ‘on-line’ atau hubungi ahli jawatankuasa Sodop Sugandoi KV 2009.

Info atau penyertaan:
Julie (Setiausaha) 019-3700521
Cyndy (Pemb. Setiausaha) 019-3880309
Albert (Komiti) 014-636.8880

Kopiwosian.
KDCA Klang Valley
http://kdcakv.kadazandusun.my

KDCA CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Allan Dumbong — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:35:04 +0000

A KDCA Central Committee Meeting will be held as follows:

Date: 16 Nov 2008 (Sunday)
Time: 2.00 pm
Venue: Conference Room, Hongkod Koisaan.

All newly-elected committee members are compulsory to attend.

For further details, please contact KDCA HQ (088-713696).

KDCA CENTRAL COMMITTEE 2008 – 2011

Allan Dumbong — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:10:03 +0000

KDCA CENTRAL COMMITTEE 2008 – 2011

PRESIDENT : HUGUAN SIOU YB DATUK SERI PANGLIMA JOSEPH PAIRIN DATUK KITINGAN

DEPUTY PRESIDENTS :

YB DATUK DR. MAXIMUS J ONGKILI (E)
GUN DATUK DR. JEFFREY G DATUK KITINGAN (E)
GUN DATUK CLARENCE BONGKOS MALAKUN (A)
GUN DR OTHMAN MINUDIN (A)
GUN DATUK RICHARD BAINON (A)

VICE PRESIDENTS:

ZANDI JORNAH MOZIHIM (E)
ZANDI DR. AZLINA EKAT (E)
GUN JAMES BAGAH (E)
GUN RAYNER F UDONG (E)
ZANDI DR LUNGKIAM DAMBUL (E)
GUN JOHN CHYRSO MASABAL (E)
GUN JOHN ANTHONY (A)
GUN GEORGE DAMINAUS ALUDAH (A)
GUN SEBASTIAN ANJIM (A)
To be Appointed.

SECRETARY-GENERAL : GUN SUMAN YASAMBUN (A)

ASST. SECRETARY GENERAL: To be appointed.

TREASURER-GENERAL: GUN JOSPEH PAULUS LANTIP (A)

ASST. TREASURER-GENERAL: GUN HARRY I. BEATTY (A)

ORGANISING SECRETARY: GUN JOHN PAUJIK (A).

ASST. ORGANISING SECRETARY: GUN JAMES M. MUYAU (A)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS :

GUN DATUK LOUIS RAMPAS (E)
GUN DANIEL KINSIK (E)
GUN DATUK JOHN OT. GHANIE (E)
GUN PATRICK GURITOM (E)
GUN ALLAN GUIM DUMBONG (E)
GUN DATUK JAMES GHANI (E)
GUN DATUK JOHN ANGIAN (E)
GUN GERARD LANJUAT (E)
ZANDI CHRISTINA JOHN LUAN (E)
GUN JAMES SIGOH (E)
GUN DR NICHOLAS J GUNTOBON (E)
ZANDI ROSENANI SOGONDU (A)
GUN AUGUSTINE SAANG (A)
GUN LAWRENCE JOMIJI (A)
GUN DR MARKUS TAKONG (A)
GUN ANTHONY BASEL LEONG (A)
GUN AMAN SIROM SIMBUNA (A)
GUN JEOFFREY EKOL (A)
GUN DATUK KIMJUS DUIM (A)
GUN JACK NOINTIN (A)
To be appointed.

11TH KDCA DELEGATES CONFERENCE OCT 11-12, 2008

Allan Dumbong — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:00:04 +0000

SENARAI CALON

JAWATAN PRESIDEN
1. HUGUAN SIOU DATUK SERI PANGLIMA JOSEPH PAIRIN DATUK KITINGAN

CALON-CALON JAWATAN TIMBALAN PRESIDEN (PILIH DUA CALON SAHAJA)

1. DATUK DR MAXIMUS J ONGKILI
2. DATUK DR JEFFREY DATUK KITINGAN
3. DR SAIMAN SANDAH
4. DATUK PATRICK SINDU

CALON-CALON JAWATAN NAIB PRESIDEN (PILIH 6 CALON SAHAJA)

1. JAMES BAGAH
2. RYNER F. UDONG
3. JORNAH MOZIHIM
4. HARRY I. BEATTY
5. EVELYN GOBILE
6. SEBASTIAN DIRIH ANJIM
7. GEORGE MIJIN
8. JOHN CRYSO MASABAL
9. JOHN PAUJIK
10. JEOFFREY EKOL
11. JOHN ANTHONY
12. DR LUNGKIAM DAMBUL
13. SUMAN YASAMBUN
14. GEORGE SAIDI
15. DR AZALINA EKAT
16. AMAN SIROM SIMBUNA

CALON-CALON AJK PUSAT( PILIH 11 CALON SAHAJA)

1. ANDREW LINTANGAH
2. SIGAM SALIMUN
3. JAMES SUALI
4. DANIEL KINSIK
5. PATRICK GURITOM
6. JAMES SIGOH
7. DATUK JOHN O.T. GHANIE
8. DATUK KIMJUS DUIM
9. DATUK LOUIS RAMPAS
10. ROBERT TAWIK
11. MATLUNAD AGOK
12. JUIS KOUNSULING
13. DATUK JOHN ANGIAN
14. CHRISTINA JOHN LUAN
15. ANTHONY BASIL LEONG
16. GERARD LANJUAT
17. CHRISPINE BIN SULINGIN
18. ALLAN G DUMBONG
19. SIPAIL KOTA
20. LAWRENCE JOMIJI KINSIL
21. FRANCIS JOHN TOTU
22. DR NICHOLAS JAMES GUNTOBON
23. LIZUAN SARABUN
24. JOMINIT KOBUHI
25. SUHAIMIN DUARI
26. ROSNANI SOGONDU
27. NORHAIDA ANOL
28. JULIUS GALA
29. ALBERT ADUN
30. SINDIH GIONG
31. PHILIP BALASOM BASALANT
32. DATUK JAMES GHANI