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Daily Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Anak Negeri targets 20 state seats
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 By: Jinni Juanis Text Size: From left: Trevor, Nazarul, Ruzi and Priskila. Kota Kinabalu: Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri (Anak Negeri) has confirmed its participation in the state election, targeting 20 state seats. Party President Datuk Henrynus Amin said seven seats had already been confirmed, with several more expected to be finalised in the coming weeks. Advertisement When asked about his personal candidacy, Henrynus remained undecided, citing various considerations including age, health and family obligations. He said Anak Negeri is focused on recruiting dynamic, people-oriented and highly motivated young leaders for the coming election. While prepared to contest independently, Henrynus indicated openness to collaboration with small local parties unaffiliated with national Malayan-based parties. 'Parti Anak Negeri has had informal discussions to explore this idea with a friendly local Momogun-based party, but no formal meeting has taken place,' he said. He advocated for cooperation rather than competition among smaller local parties, pointing out the need for realistic assessment of their respective strengths. 'It is a good idea for smaller political parties to focus their efforts on areas where they possess a strong base and a higher probability of success,' he said. Meanwhile, Henrynus four new faces that would help to maintain the youth leadership and implement several important initiatives of the party. He said the key appointments signals a renewed commitment to the youth leadership and party revitalisation. The new appointments are Trevor Maringking, 43, as the new Secretary-General; Priskila Akwila, 29), as the new Women's Chief; Nazarul K Wahab, 42, as the new Youth Chief and Datin Seri Ruzi Saul, 46, a Supreme Council member. 'These strategic changes underscore the party's dedication to integrating and empowering the next generation of leaders,' he said. He said Trevor has also been appointed as the Chief party coordinator for Tuaran and which incidentally his late father, Yunof Maringking was formerly the Member of Parliament for Tuaran. Priskila Akwila, a 29-year-old lawyer from Kota Belud, who earlier joined the party was appointed a member of the Supreme Council, is now entrusted further to take on the role of the Party's Women's chief. Nazarul K Wahab steps in as the new Youth Chief, replacing Bonik Gatindus who will be assigned as the Deputy Youth Chief. Nazarul will also head the party's coordinating committee for Kundasang. Additionally, Datin Seri Ruzi Saul representing Kalabakan has been appointed to the Supreme Council. 'With these appointments, the party will actively seek to recruit more leaders especially the younger generation to join in the ranks.' 'We will continue to invite and welcome all young, passionate individuals who believe in our values to join us in shaping a more inclusive and dynamic political landscape for Sabah, Malaysia,' said the former MP Ranau. According to Henrynus, the appointment is not just a matter only for this coming election but rather to shape and prepare the leaders of tomorrow by trusting them now to learn and take action from today. He said Parti Anak Negeri believes that action speaks louder than words and for Sabah to be rid of recycled politicians in government leadership positions in the future. He said the younger generation must be entrusted with responsibilities or given the opportunity to lead and be empowered from the earliest time possible. 'We trust the process and are investing for a better Sabah in the coming years since the leaders of tomorrow are the youths of today,' he added. Henrynus emphasised the significance of these appointments. For example, Trevor Maringking, a practicing lawyer, would be assigned tasks to spearhead the party's reorganisation and renewal program. He said Trevor had also been appointed as the Chief party coordinator for Tuaran and which incidentally his late father, Yunof Maringking was formerly the Member of Parliament for Tuaran. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Parti Anak Negeri to contest 20 seats
Henrynus KOTA KINABALU (June 17): Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri (Anak Negeri) has confirmed its intention to contest in the Sabah state election, expected to be held by the end of this year. Party president Datuk Henrynus Amin announced that Anak Negeri plans to field candidates in 20 state constituencies, with seven seats already confirmed. 'We anticipate confirming a few more in the coming weeks,' he said on Tuesday. When asked whether he would be contesting, Henrynus said he has yet to decide, citing personal considerations such as age, health and family obligations. Nevertheless, he stressed the party's commitment to identifying and fielding dynamic, people-oriented, and highly motivated young leaders for the election. Henrynus also confirmed that Parti Anak Negeri is prepared to contest independently. However, he indicated that the party is open to collaboration with other small, local parties that are not affiliated with national (Malayan-based) coalitions. 'In fact, we've had informal discussions with a friendly Momogun-based local party, although no formal meeting has taken place,' he revealed. He expressed hope that local parties would prioritise cooperation over competition. 'We must be realistic about our strengths. It makes sense for smaller parties to focus their efforts in areas where they have a strong base and a higher chance of winning,' Henrynus said.
Borneo Post
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Clarity sought on 'Sabah native' definition to protect indigenous rights
Henrynus Amin KOTA KINABALU (June 8): Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri (Anak Negeri) has called for a clearer definition or a more precise list of 'Sabah native' races, similar to what exists for Sarawak, in order to bring clarity and remove any doubt and ambiguity. This call aims to remove existing ambiguities and protect the rights and heritage of genuine indigenous communities in Sabah. Anak Negeri President Datuk Henrynus @ Rinus Amin also wants to add a clause no native certificates are valid without an 'appropriate declaration made by Sabah Native Court.' Henrynus said he also wants a clause that specifically states if evidence emerges that a citizenship and/or a native certificate was obtained fraudulently, the issuing authority (such as the Native Court in Sabah) has the legal basis to revoke it, and those involved in the fraud may face further legal repercussions. Anak Negeri is championing the rights of genuine native communities to protect their ancestral land from encroachment by individuals it deems 'bogus natives.' There's an urgent need to resolve this issue because foreigners, who are reportedly posing as Malaysian citizens and natives with fraudulently obtained identity cards, are illegally occupying native or customary land across Sabah 'We're getting troubling reports about customary native land being occupied by newcomers with dubious identity in several districts of Sabah, including Ranau, Keningau, Sook, Nabawan, Tongod, Beluran, Pitas, Sipitang, Lahad Datu and Kalabakan. 'These reports indicate that newcomers with questionable citizenship are allegedly purchasing or occupying these lands and creating new settlements,' said Henrynus in a statement on Sunday. He also expressed concerns about shifting demographics resulting from the existence of new land owners in Sabah claiming to be natives. He said there are allegations that thousands of acres of land have been granted to 'dubious natives' (individuals of questionable native status) in several districts of Sabah. These individuals are reportedly establishing new settlements and villages, and then registering as voters, which critics argue is fundamentally altering the political demographics of these areas. Claims have been highlighted that as many as 500,000 individuals in Sabah may have obtained Malaysian identity cards (MyKad) through questionable means. This issue is particularly concerning given the reported shifts in ethnic demographics. Currently, the Kadazandusun population now stands at only 19% of the total, and the Bajau at 14%. In contrast, the Malay population, which was previously negligible, has reportedly surged to 9%. The question being raised is the origin of this new Malay population. If they are not from Peninsular Malaysia, the conclusion drawn is that they are individuals from neighboring Indonesia who are allegedly masquerading as Malays to obtain identity cards and subsequently claim rights to native land, said Henrynus. The party is also particularly concerned about coastal squatter settlements near major towns, which it alleges are populated by individuals of questionable citizenship claiming native status and seeking state recognition for their villages. Henrynus said in Sabah, the primary enactment that defines 'natives of Sabah' is the Interpretation (Definition of Native) Ordinance 1952 (Sabah Cap 64). Unlike Sarawak, which lists specific indigenous races, he said the Federal Constitution for Sabah refers to 'a person of a race indigenous to Sabah,' again deferring to the Interpretation (Definition of Native) Ordinance 1952. He said the status of Kadazandusun, Murut and Sungai or collectively Momogun is not clearly defined in Interpretation (Definition of Native) Ordinance 1952. 'This lack of a precise list casts doubt on the validity and relevance of the existing definition,' said Henrynus who launched Parti Anak Negeri Village Committee at Kampung Kinaundusan (N36 Kundasang) Ranau recently. But amendment to the definition of 'native' in Sabah has been a long-standing and complex issue which no state government was willing to take on. He said the issue was deemed not a priority and thus relegated to the political backyard by the current state administration. He said he is not sure what is being done by the GRS State Government, but questioned why Kadazandusun assemblymen from Star, PBS, and UPKO who were outspoken on the issue during election, are seen as largely oblivious to the facts, and remain muted after the election. 'Have they forgotten their roots?' he asked. The Interpretation (Definition of Native) Ordinance 1952 provides a legal framework for who is considered a native in Sabah. There are several criteria, including: 1. Persons both of whose parents are or were members of a people indigenous to Sabah. 2. Persons ordinarily resident in Sabah and live as a member of a native community, with at least one parent or ancestor being a native within the meaning of the first point. 3. Persons ordinarily resident in Sabah who are members of certain other indigenous peoples (e.g., from Sarawak, Brunei, Indonesia, or the Sulu group of islands in the Philippine Archipelago) and have lived as and been a member of a native community for a continuous period, among other requirements.
