Singing contest held in closing hours of 2003
By Azaraimy HH

Guest of honour Awg Hj Denis bin Rosli, CEO of JPCC presents a prize to one of the winners.

One of the performances at the event.

To more than a few people in the country, especially the youth, the eve of the New Year on the Gregorian calendar is the most anticipated and celebrated event.

Just a few hours before the New Year 2004 countdown, the celebration began with a Grand Final of Golden Voice 2003 contest at the JPCC Royal Berkshire, Wednesday evening.

Jointly organised by FCF Entertainment & Zikrayat Event Management, the B$30 ticketed fete was fully attended by family and friends and was filled with a sense of camaraderie between contestants and audiences as they awaited the clock to tick away for the new year.

Twelve finalists made their debut as they put their best singing performances before opening a new chapter coming into the year 2004.

Aside from being held to celebrate the new year, the event also provided a chance for the contestants - comprising entirely youths and teenagers - to display their talents, stated a Zikrayat EM spokesperson, adding that it was also hoped that it will motivate talented individuals to sharpen their abilities.

The contest was won by Dk Siti Zaleha Pg MD Yassin, while second place went to Dk Siti Sabariah Pg Hj Idris while Siti Noriana Hj Munap won the third prize.

Before the judges finalised their winners, the audiences were kept entertained by performances from FCF Dancers and some invited singers.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin