She beat 50 other contestants at the pageant held at the Kadazandusun Cultural Centre in Penampang, Sabah, according to The Borneo Post.

Danius takes home prizes worth over RM100,000, including cash rewards, educational sponsorships, ambassadorship opportunities and a rice sponsorship.

She told reporters that she did not expect to win the crown, as she had initially aimed for the Top 15.

The 27-year-old said she had been participating in Unduk Ngadau pageants, previously in Tuaran (2016) and in Kota Kinabalu (2022), but did not reach the finals on those occasions.

Elldiwirna Saimen from Kiulu took the second spot, while Monicka Majin from Keningau came in third.

Johor’s Romandawi Gapari finished fourth, Tenom’s Liana Melve Grace Liaswa in fifth place, Tongod’s Elviana Gunong in sixth and Kemabong’s Richella Kan Siang in seventh.