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PENAMPANG: Gadrette Gregory, a flight attendant with AirBorneo, was crowned champion of the Unduk Ngadau pageant held in conjunction with the Penampang District Kaamatan Festival on Saturday.

The young woman from Kampung Babagon defeated 11 other contestants to win the title, taking home RM8,000 in cash, a crown, trophy, and a specially crafted traditional handbag.

When met after the event, Gadrette expressed her desire to promote the uniqueness of the Penampang district to the wider public. She also hoped that her victory would help raise her profile in the aviation industry.

Meanwhile, the first runner-up title went to Rachel Barbara Gadior, who received RM5,000 in cash along with a trophy and handbag, while third place was won by Arabella Grace Leonard Hollip, who took home RM4,000 in cash, a trophy, and a handbag.