The public is invited to attend a series of Christmas open houses and New Year 2026 celebrations in Kadamaian, Tuaran and Penampang from Jan 3 to 5, hosted by Deputy Chief Minister cum Sabah Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick (
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The gatherings are intended to bring residents closer to their leaders while offering practical information on government services, particularly those under the Ministry of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship (Mindet).
Ewon, who is also Penampang MP and Kadamaian assemblyman, said agencies, departments and state-linked companies under Mindet will set up service booths to explain their roles and ongoing initiatives to the community.
The Kadamaian programme will feature performances by Rey Kimara, Felix Agus, S. Welly, Melinda Rise The Star and Baby Camellia, with choir presentations by women’s and church groups from Taginambur, Rangalau, Kota Belud and Piasau.
Separately, Ewon as Upko president has invited the public to the party’s Christmas and New Year open house in Tuaran on Jan 4 hosted by Tuaran MP cum Tamparuli assemblyman Datuk Seri Madius Tangau, while a thanksgiving celebration in Penampang will be held on Jan 3 together with Moyog assemblyman Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin.
