SANDAKAN: 21-year-old Ceelecia Reeka Mosungin was crowned Sandakan 2026 UNK and will represent the district in the state-level UNK competition at KDCA Penampang on May 31.
Ceelecia is a Dusun from Kota Belud who is currently pursuing a Bachelor in Agricultural Science with Honours at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Sandakan Campus.
Meanwhile, Sandakan 2026 UNK organising chairman Ivy Clara Atian said the competition can be a platform to produce confident, knowledgeable young women who embody cultural values, unity and inspiration, said its district coordinator.
According to her, the competition should go beyond beauty but promotes KDMR heritage and strengthens community harmony in the district.
She said the platform also encourages young participants to appreciate identity, mother tongue and traditional customs while fostering unity among Sandakan’s multi-ethnic society.
Ivy hoped Ceelecia will project the district positively and serve as a cultural ambassador showcasing its uniqueness and harmony.
“For the district coordination team, we also want to ensure this platform continues to benefit participants beyond the competition through involvement in community, cultural, tourism and youth development programmes,” she said.
