I attended the inaugural PERTISA (Local Artistes’ Association of Sabah) Awards Night on the 6th of December 2008 and ran into many local celebrities, some of whom I’ve enjoyed their music for literally decades before finally meeting them.

So unmissable photo opportunities came up again, among them with Asmin Mudin (Umbut), one of the greatest Kadazandusun songwriter ever, and his brother Kimin Mudin, the voice behind the destined-to-be-an-all-time-favourite “Sayang Kinabalu“. Umbut composed that song and many many more, including Man Bai’s “Kau Ilhamku” and the lyrics to Jacqueline Victor’s “Gemilang” which won Juara Lagu (a national level award) some time ago.

The following is part of Papier Mache’s entourage with Hain Jasli (3rd from right), legendary Kadazandusun singer. I’ve been a fan of him since 1984! His best song is I think “Nobolou Nangku Tupusku” released 2003.

With Clarice J Matha, of “Adaa” fame (another Asmin Mudin masterpiece) – Kadus song of the year 2004:

With Evaristus Gungkit, the greatest ever Kadus vocalist (IMHO even better than the late John Gaisah) and Abu Bakar Ellah, more popularly known as Ampal. I’ve been a fan of Evaristus ever since he burst onto the local entertainment scene in 1992 with the monumental “Kada Tilombuso Sinduolnu.”

With Ivye Alexandra of “Hiti Oku Poingandad” fame, one of the best Kadus songs of 2003, written by Sekar Madusa. She won the top award of the night – Most Popular Artiste.

There are many more photos in my facebook profile.

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