Twins shine in Unduk Ngadau Keningau contest

KENINGAU: Twin sisters Jeneka Nesious and Junesia Nesious placed first and third respectively in the 2022 Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan Keningau contest on May 1.

Jeneka and Junesia, both 18, said it was their first time joining the contest.

“We were encouraged by our family, relatives and friends to join the contest,” they said at the event held at the Keningau Handicraft Centre during the launching of the Sabah-level Kaamatan Festival which was graced by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Fluent in Dusun Liwan, they were able to answer questions posed during the contest.

According to Jeneka, they conversed mainly in Malay with their parents but only speak Dusun Liwan with their grandmother.

“At the same time, we’re also learning Dusun in school,” she added.

Evian Verolia Ahagis, 23, from Kg Ulu Silau Keningau, placed second in the competition.

The three winners each took home a cash prize, trophy and other goodies.

Jeneka (seated), her sister Junisia (third left) and Evian (third right) in a photo call with the other contestants.