Children of late Umno leader join Sabah STAR
KOTA KINABALU (July 26): Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Sabah STAR) Beaufort is experiencing a notable political shift with a surge in new memberships, including several prominent local figures, as momentum builds ahead of the next Sabah state election.
Beaufort parliamentary coordinator Jin Tze Vun revealed that among the latest to join the party are Shabudin Mohd Dun and his sister Noraina — the children of the late Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Dun Bin Banir, a respected former Umno leader in the area.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Jin said their decision was not political opportunism but a reflection of their alignment with Sabah STAR's unwavering stance on defending Sabah's rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).
'The entry of these prominent individuals highlights the growing awareness among Sabahans of the importance of MA63 and the 'Sabah for Sabahans' movement. People are increasingly disillusioned with prolonged marginalisation by the federal government and are turning to parties that genuinely represent their aspirations,' he said.
He added that Sabah STAR's consistent push for equal partnership with Putrajaya and greater state autonomy has garnered growing grassroots support across constituencies.
'The decision by the late Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd Dun's family to join Sabah STAR is symbolic of a new chapter for Beaufort. Their support, particularly under the leadership of our president Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, reinforces public trust in our commitment to Sabah's future,' said Jin.
He also thanked the party's vice president, Datuk Kenny Chua, for his continuous support and guidance.
With the latest developments, the division is intensifying efforts to strengthen its party machinery, engage more communities, and prepare for the upcoming elections.
'We are united in our mission to serve the people and deliver the change Sabah truly deserves,' he added.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Free Malaysia Today
37 minutes ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Dr M will keep digging up dirt to bring Anwar down, says Puad
Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad delivered the closing speech at Saturday's Turun Anwar rally, which was estimated to have been attended by 20,000 people. PETALING JAYA : An Umno leader today warned that Dr Mahathir Mohamad would continue trying to dig up dirt on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in hopes of unseating him from the top post. Puad Zarkashi. Umno Supreme Council member Puad Zarkashi said Mahathir, who delivered the closing speech at Saturday's Turun Anwar rally, knew that Anwar could not be toppled from power simply through street demonstrations. 'He will look for sensational issues to play up. He will dig. 'We don't know who leaked the minutes of the Judicial Appointments Commission's meeting. But that was a warning. They will keep digging, digging and digging,' he said in a Facebook post. Puad also recalled a Johor Umno convention he had attended in 1998, which was officiated by Anwar as the party's deputy president at the time. He said former Johor Umno chief Abdul Ghani Othman had spoken against nepotism in his speech and called for economic reforms in the party. Ghani also criticised the establishment of Danaharta, which Puad alleged was a tool to bail out crony firms, purportedly including Mirzan Mahathir's Konsortium Perkapalan Bhd. He said these remarks were welcomed by Anwar, who in his own speech called for swift reforms in Umno and the nation. 'Mahathir surely felt threatened, and I'm confident that was the reason Anwar was sacked, firstly as deputy prime minister and then from Umno. 'Mahathir was clever when it came to looking for solid excuses that would be acceptable to the rakyat and Umno members as justification for sacking Anwar. 'Sodomy was only one of the reasons, it wasn't the main reason. The truth is that Mahathir could not accept anyone touching his family and the possibility of being challenged in the party elections.'
Malaysiakini
an hour ago
- Malaysiakini
Greater Sabah representation needed in apex courts
LETTER | Sabah lawyer and Warisan legal advisor, Chin Tek Ming, today congratulated the newly appointed judges to the highest echelons of the Malaysian judiciary and reiterated his longstanding call for greater representation of Sabah-born jurists in the nation's appellate courts. Chin extended his congratulations to Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh on his appointment as the 17th chief justice of Malaysia, Abu Bakar Jais as the new president of the Court of Appeal, and Azizah Nawawi as the chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak. He also commended the appointments of eight new Court of Appeal judges and 14 High Court judges, expressing hope that the new appointees will discharge their judicial responsibilities 'without fear or favour' and uphold the sanctity of the rule of law - one of the key pillars of Malaysia's constitutional separation of powers. While expressing support for the latest appointments, Chin reaffirmed the concerns he raised in his press statements dated June 9 and 14, where he highlighted the underrepresentation of judges of Sabah origin in the Federal Court and Court of Appeal. 'To this day, there remain too few Court of Appeal judges of Sabah origin, and there are none in the Federal Court. This imbalance must be rectified in accordance with the spirit and terms of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63),' he said. He added that while Sabah has produced many capable jurists, few have been elevated to the apex courts, and this continuing disparity undermines the federal principle of equal partnership among the constituent regions of Malaysia. In addition, Chin urged the government and the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to consider appointing retired but experienced Sabah jurists to serve on the Commission. 'We have a wealth of legal experience among retired judges from Sabah, such as former chief justice Richard Malanjum and former chief judge David Wong, who can bring valuable insight and regional balance to the JAC,' he said. Chin concluded by emphasising that judicial diversity, especially in terms of geographical representation, is crucial to reinforcing public confidence in the judiciary and ensuring that the administration of justice is reflective of Malaysia's federal character. The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini.
Malaysiakini
2 hours ago
- Malaysiakini
Umno lawyer insists RM16 million was political donation in SRC suit
The Kuala Lumpur High Court was told today that Umno had no knowledge that the RM16 million it received from Jendela Pinggiran Sdn Bhd (JPSB) could be traced to any breach of duty or trust. Umno's counsel, Shahrul Fazli Kamarulzaman, submitted that the party received the said sum as donations and contributions.
