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  A spectacular performance, another RM1,000 cash reward, and a place in the Top 6! Week 3 of Borneo Rising delivered its first elimination, but once again, Dabra Sia stole the spotlight with a performance packed with powerful vocals, striking choreography and undeniable stage presence. Taking centre stage, Dabra delivered a confident and energetic performance that kept the audience engaged from beginning to end. Her combination of vocal control, choreography and performance charisma earned her another “Power Moment” , securing a RM1,000 cash sponsorship from CelcomDigi . But the night was far from over. FIRST ELIMINATION OF THE COMPETITION Week 3 also marked the first elimination of the competition, with Aadel exiting after battling Jacinta . Adding to the tension, both performers had previously landed in the Bottom 2 during Week 2 , making their return to the elimination battle even more intense. The elimination result was announced by Marsha Milan , leaving the audience surpr...

The second week of Borneo Rising (BR) saw Petrova dominate the stage after securing the top spot with an impressive overall score of 73.18% from the permanent panel of judges. Performing “Tak Adil,” originally sung by Aisha Retno , Petrova earned 73.18% from the judges. She also took home RM1,000 after being selected as the winner of the “Persembahan Paling Power” segment, sponsored by CelcomDigi , during the final segment of the show. Meanwhile, Joy and Dabra secured second and third place respectively, scoring 64.36% and 63.59% . This week’s Trend x Ethnic theme also saw Michelle, Jecinta and Aadel occupying the bottom positions after receiving the lowest overall scores. However, the judges decided to save Michelle at the last minute , while Jecinta and Aadel will have to fight for their places on Borneo Rising in Week 3 through a battle round in the opening segment . Borneo Rising Week 2 Scores The Borneo Rising contestants are judged by three permanent judges: Noh ...

By Favstyle Media Magazine A 15-Minute Personal Interview with Dabra Sia Featuring Mr Alfred Allen Ginsos, Editor-in-Chief There are performers who command a stage, and then there are performers who make a stage feel like home. Dabra Sia belongs to the latter. A familiar and much-loved face in Sabah’s entertainment scene, Dabra is celebrated not only for her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, but also for a quality that is increasingly rare in the spotlight: genuine humility. Warm, approachable, friendly and unmistakably down to earth, Dabra carries herself with an effortless charm that makes conversation feel less like an interview and more like catching up over tea with an old friend. Recently, Mr Alfred Allen Ginsos, Editor-in-Chief of Favstyle Media Magazine , sat down with Dabra for an intimate 15-minute conversation at a café in one of Kota Kinabalu’s shopping malls. The conversation began with a simple question. “Hi, Dabra…” Alfred Allen Ginsos: “Hi, Dabra. Do you ...