PENAMPANG: The public is invited to enliven the Penampang District Kaamatan Festival celebration, which will take place on May 16.
Penampang Municipal Council President, Noemi Dyena John Tren, said the celebration, to be held at Buhavan Square, will run from as early as 8am until 6pm.
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“To ensure the comfort and safety of the public, the Penampang Municipal Council has carried out comprehensive logistical coordination, including providing sufficient parking areas for VIPs and the general public.
“In terms of safety and traffic control, we are working closely with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Malaysian Volunteer Corps Department (Rela), the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), as well as the Health Department, all of whom will be on standby at the event site,” she said during an interview session on the Penampang District Kaamatan Festival celebration here on Tuesday.
In line with this year’s theme, “Kaamatan: Harvesting Unity, Celebrating Harmony,” she hopes the celebration will foster a spirit of togetherness among the Kadazandusun community as well as people of various races in the district.
“I hope these values of harmony will continue to be preserved through this meaningful celebration,” she added.
A variety of exciting activities await visitors, including traditional sports, exhibitions by government agencies, sales of local products, lucky draws, performances by artists, and the Unduk Ngadau District-level pageant.
The event will be officiated by Deputy Chief Minister III, Datuk Ewon Benedick, who is also the Penampang MP.
Ahead of the main celebration, several other events will also be held, including the Sugandoi competition on May 7, 2026 at MSGR Wachter Hall, St. Michael’s Parish Penampang, followed by the Randawi Tavantang Kaamatan Penampang District competition on May 9, 2026 at Ming Garden Hotel.
