| Achong Tanjong |
NUR Qistina Adriana binti Md Yusirwan was crowned as the overall champion in the 40th Bintang Kecil grand finale yesterday, at the Dewan Raya of Radio Television Brunei (RTB).
She received $1,500 and a trophy, along with electrical items sponsored by Intracorp (B) Sdn Bhd and a hamper sponsored by Syarikat Rajamas Bersama, Samima Sdn Bhd and Premium Bouquet.
Nur Qistina Adriana also received an invitation for a river cruise.
This was her fourth participation, and she hopes to go on to become a famous singer like her idol, Siti Nurhaliza.
Muhammad Hairiel Shah bin Md Jeff Azlan @ Izlan, in second place, received $1,000, while Muhammad Syafiq Aiman bin Haji Ramli, in third place, received $700.
Both also received trophies, electrical goods sponsored by Intracorp (B) Sdn Bhd, hampers sponsored by Syarikat Rajamas Bersama, Samima Sdn Bhd and Premium Bouquet, as well as invitations for river cruise tours.
The prizes were presented by YB Siti Rozaimeriyanty binti Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Abdul Rahman, a member of the Legislative Council.
Also present was Mohamed Riza bin Dato Paduka Haji Mohamed Yunos, the Permanent Secretary (Media and Cabinet) at the Prime Minister’s Office; and Haji Muhammad Suffian bin Haji Bungsu, Director of RTB.
The theme of the 40th Bintang Kecil, ‘Menjayakan Wawasan Negara’, is aligned with that of the 34th National Day, in preparing the young generation to achieve the aims of Vision 2035.
Ten young singing talents competed in the grand finale: Nur Qistina Adriana binti Md Yusirwan; Nurelys Emylin binti Mohammad Fadillah; Mohammad Syafiq Aiman bin Haji Ramli; Muhammad Hairel Shah bin Md Jeff Azlan @ Izlan; Adriana Farisha binti Khalid; Muhammad Zul Aimy Fakhri bin Ahmad Daud; Mohamad Azuan Anawi bin Arwen; Muhammad Saifullah Sabri bin Haji Sabali; Yanna Tasha binti Md Effandy Ali; and Siti Khalijah Al-Zahrah binti Mohd Shah Ronnie
The main highlights of the programme were performances by Roslany Adnan, the 1978’s Bintang Kecil champion; and Aziz Harun, the 2009 Bintang Kecil champion.
The finals were broadcast live on RTB’s TV channels, RTB Aneka and RTB Sukmaindera, as well as RTB’s radio network, Nasional FM, at 1.30pm.
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