Kota Kinabalu Advanced Toastmasters Club

01/09/2026

21/08/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝟮𝟬 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Dr Richard Gontusan, DTM delivered the Grammarian's Report at the Kota Kinabalu Advanced Toastmasters Club's training meeting held on 20 August 2026 at Sabah Energy Corporation.

32 Toastmasters and guests attended the meeting which was facilitated by TM Anjali Halimah Gilomg Avriett.

18/08/2026

✨ STEP INTO THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM! ✨

Get ready for an inspiring evening of confidence, expression and meaningful connections at Kota Kinabalu Advanced Toastmasters Club!🎤

🎙️ Facilitator of the Evening:
TM Anjali Halimah Frances Gilong Avriett

📅 20 August 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ 7.00 PM
📍 Menara Sabah Energy Corporation
🎟️ Door Fee: RM15

Come share your voice, embrace your freedom of expression, and enjoy an evening of learning and laughter with us! 💙✨

📲 RSVP / For enquiries:
Faridah Suffian: 017 744 5759
Azizul Julirin: 019 810 6351

18/08/2026

🌸 Blooming Together at KKTMC Installation Night 2026 🌸

Members of KK Advanced Toastmasters Club were delighted to attend the Kota Kinabalu Toastmasters Club (KKTMC) Installation Night 2026, held on 15 August 2026 at Majestic Oriental, under the lovely theme “Blooming Together.”

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Immediate Past President and outgoing EXCO members of KKTMC for their dedication, leadership and service throughout the term. Your contributions have helped the club continue to flourish and inspire its members. At the same time, we warmly welcome and congratulate the newly installed President and EXCO members as they embark on a new chapter of leadership. May your term be filled with meaningful growth, exciting opportunities and many wonderful achievements.

Representing KK Advanced Toastmasters Club at this memorable evening were:

1) DTM Ibranik Iskandarian Peter, Immediate Past President of KK Advanced Toastmasters Club, and wife
2) DTM Dr. Richard A. Gontusan
3) DTM Fatimah Yassin
4) TM Normah binti Abdul Ghapur, Incoming EXCO Treasury
5) TM Azizul Julirin, Incoming Vice President of Education
6) TM Natasja Roland, Incoming Vice President of Public Relations

It was wonderful to come together with fellow Toastmasters to celebrate leadership, friendship and the spirit of continuous growth. A blossoming evening of celebration, fellowship, camaraderie and growth!

May Kota Kinabalu Toastmasters Club continue to bloom beautifully in the new term. Congratulations once again, KKTMC! Here’s to a wonderful new chapter and many more milestones ahead! 🥂✨

18/08/2026

Kota Kinabalu Advanced Toastmasters Club
Club Meeting No. 3 (Term 2026–2027)

🎭 Theme: Down the Memory Lane
📅 Date: Thursday, 6th August 2026
🕢 Time: 7.30 PM
📍 Venue: Meeting Room, Kompleks Sukan Likas, Kota Kinabalu

We are delighted to have TM Normah binti Abdul Ghapur as our Facilitator of the Evening, who guided us through a memorable night of speeches, evaluations, fellowship and cherished memories.

Well done, TM Normah binti Abdul Ghapur, on executing your duties as the Facilitator of the evening! 👏🏻

06/08/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

05/08/2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳

Today, 5 August 2026, Rotarians and Toastmasters paid our last respects to Abu Bakar Sheriff at his residence. It was a moment of quiet reflection as we remembered a friend whose life touched many through his service, kindness and friendship.

Bakar truly lived the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self," and embraced the Toastmasters spirit of developing leaders through communication and service. He gave freely of his time, offered help without expecting anything in return, and was always willing to lend a hand whenever it was needed.

Those who knew Bakar will remember him not only for his generosity and selflessness, but also for his wit and gentle humour that could brighten any gathering. His warmth made people feel welcome, and his presence made our fellowship richer.

His passing leaves a void in both the Rotary and Toastmasters families. While we mourn his loss, we also give thanks for a life well lived and for the many memories he leaves behind.

May Abu Bakar Sheriff rest in eternal peace. He will be dearly missed, but fondly remembered.

Al Fatihah

05/08/2026

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our beloved member, mentor, leader and most importantly, dear friend, DTM Abu Bakar Sheriff whom has returned to His Creator on 5 August 2026.

DTM Abu Bakar will not only be remembered as an accomplished Toastmaster. He was also a guiding light whose wisdom, humility and unwavering encouragement shaped the journeys of so many. He led not only with experience but with kindness, patience and sincerity. He will always be remembered for how he believed in the potential of others. Thus inspiring each member to become better communicators, better leaders and better people overall.

His presence brought warmth to every meeting, his words carried wisdom and his legacy will continue to live on in the countless lives he touched. While we mourn his passing, we are deeply grateful for the privilege of having known him and for the lessons he so generously shared with us.

To his beloved family and loved ones, the members of Kota Kinabalu Advanced Toastmasters Club extend our deepest condolences. May you have strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.

You will be dearly missed, and never forgotten, DTM Abu Bakar Sheriff.

🤍 Rest in eternal peace.

Sincerely,
President and all KK Advanced Toastmasters Club members.

31/07/2026

𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

The Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre (SCENIC), a Sabah State Government initiative under the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (KPSTI), invited the Kota Kinabalu Advanced Toastmasters Club, through TM Shazrean Shah Saptu, to conduct a one-day Speechcraft Workshop for participants from several government agencies.

The workshop was held on 30 July 2026 at SCENIC's Digital IoT Sandbox Office on the 12th Floor of Wisma Bandaraya. The facilitation team comprised DTM Ibranik Iskandarian Peter, DTM Dr Richard Gontusan, TM Faridah Suffian and DTM Yusra Anuar, with TM Normah Ghapur providing invaluable assistance throughout the programme.

SCENIC will pay the Club a "substantial" professional fee for conducting the workshop, reflecting the value and quality of the training delivered. We extend our sincere appreciation to SCENIC and TM Shazrean Shah Saptu for the opportunity, DTM Ibranik "Nicky" Peter for coordinating the programme, and all facilitators, participants and our assistant for making the workshop a resounding success. Even more encouraging is the fact that several participants expressed a keen interest in Toastmasters and are expected to join the Club as new members in the near future. Congratulations to everyone involved on another successful outreach programme.