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Native Court training centre ‘wasting away'
Published on: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 21, 2025 By: Jinni Juanis Text Size: Pictures show the exterior of the institute that has not been utilised. PENAMPANG: It is a sad moment for natives in Sabah to know that the Native Court Training Institute (Ilman) in Kg Pogun Kibabaig, here, has slowly but surely turned into a 'white elephant'. Coordinator for Parti Anak Negeri West Coast, Dr Edwin Bosi, once again highlights his concern over the beautiful multi-million ringgit facility which is supposed to be the pride of the natives in the State. 'Once a symbol of pride and a crucial centre for the preservation of Sabah's native customs and laws, this facility is now reportedly suffering from severe neglect, slowly turning into a 'white elephant',' the former Assemblyman for Kapayan said in a statement. He recently conducted a personal visit to the institute after receiving many negative feedbacks from the community, confirming his earlier concerns that he raised months ago. 'It is a sad moment for natives in Sabah to know that Ilman is slowly but surely turning into a white elephant. From my observation, there was barely any official activity or staff in the premises,' he said. Ilman, a grandiose and majestic building, was established years ago as a result of a Federal Government initiative around 2009-2010 to study and upgrade the Sabah Native Court. Advertisement It was envisioned as a vital centre for studies, research and training, reflecting the historical importance and relevance of Sabah's native customs, laws and 'adat.' 'The buildings are showing signs of neglect and no landscaping at all. I was informed that the floor tiles and glass panels are cracking while toilets on the ground floor are blocked and dysfunctional.' Despite this alarming scenario, Dr Bosi noted that the access road to the institute has been repaired and upgraded, eliminating any excuse for staff not to work there. Thus, Dr Bosi made an urgent plea to the government to restore Ilman to its intended purpose. 'I am appealing to the government to return this building to its rightful place, an Institute for Customary Laws and Adat to study, research and to train Natives in respecting and preserving this unique institution,' he urged. He also reminded the government of one of the guarantees enshrined in the Oath Stone in Keningau: The respect and preservation of Native Customary Laws and Adat. Dr Bosi questioned why the department in charge of Native Affairs continues to operate from Wisma Tun Fuad, Karamunsing, when such facility exists. He drew a parallel to his own experience as a former civil servant, where departments like the veterinary services had their own dedicated offices across the State, even if not as grand as Ilman. To prevent further deterioration and maximise the use of the facility, Dr Bosi recommended that the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, to consider renting out Ilman's facilities to other departments or NGOs for meetings, conventions and training. The Ministry of Local Government and Housing is overseeing the Department of Native Affairs. He cited the Penampang Health Department as being keen to utilise the building for their training programmes. 'I believe that with continuous activity, Ilman could also become a point of interest for tourists, allowing them to not only admire the building but also learn about the natives of Sabah. 'I believe the Minister of Local Government and Housing can make Ilman a historical and prestigious institute if he so wants and desires,' he added. * 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
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4 days ago
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Tambunan Royal Football Club add Sinurambi Cup to collection
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 By: Jinni Juanis Text Size: TRFC's players during the prize presentation. TAMBUNAN: The Tambunan Royal Football Club (TRFC), champions of the 2024 Tambunan Assemblyman's Cup and the 2025 Unity Cup, added to their list of victories after emerging as winners of the 2025 Sinurambi Cup held at the District's Sports Complex last Saturday. TRFC from Mukim Lintuhun topped the league-format competition involving elite teams such as TRFC, An Nusro FC, and Tigers FC. Advertisement In the opening match, An Nusro FC defeated Tigers FC 3-0. In the second match, TRFC edged An Nusro FC 1-0, and in the final match, TRFC drew 0-0 with Tigers FC. TRFC brought home RM2,500 in cash and a trophy as champions, while An Nusro FC, who finished second, received RM1,500, and Tigers FC took home RM1,000, with both teams also receiving trophies. The triangular friendly match, was jointly organised by An Nusro FC, TRFC, and Tigers FC, aimed at maintaining fitness and prepare both TRFC and An Nusro FC for the upcoming Dato Victor P Paut (DVPP) Cup football championship in July. The prize presentation was jointly carried out by An Nusro FC President Datuk Jumain Abdul Ghani, TRFC President Marcellus Joannes and Tigers FC President. * 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
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09-06-2025
- Politics
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Urgent need for a clear definition of native: Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri
Published on: Monday, June 09, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 09, 2025 By: Jinni Juanis Text Size: According to Henrynus, thousands of acres have been allegedly granted to 'dubious natives' (those with questionable native status) in several districts in Sabah. Kota Kinabalu: Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri (PKAN) has called for a clearer definition of 'Sabah native' similar to Sarawak so as to bring clarity and remove any doubt and ambiguity about the word 'native'. Its President, Datuk Henrynus @ Rinus Amin, also wants an added clause that no native certificates be valid without an 'appropriate declaration by the Sabah Native Court.' Advertisement 'We want a clause that specifically states if evidence emerges that a citizenship or a native certificate was obtained fraudulently, the issuing authority, the Native Court in Sabah, has the legal right to revoke it, and those involved in the fraud face legal repercussions. 'There's an urgent need to resolve this issue because foreigners 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 native land being occupied by newcomers with dubious identity in Ranau, Keningau, Sook, Nabawan, Tongod, Beluran, Pitas, Sipitang, Lahad Datu, and Kalabakan,' he said. He alleged that these newcomers with questionable citizenship are purchasing or occupying these lands and creating new settlements and shifting demographics. Advertisement According to Henrynus, thousands of acres have been allegedly granted to 'dubious natives' (those with questionable native status) in several districts in Sabah. He did not say under which administration this happened but that hese individuals then register as voters, fundamentally altering the political demographics of these areas. He said as many as 500,000 individuals in Sabah may have obtained Malaysian identity cards (MyKad) through questionable means. Currently, the Kadazan Dusun population now stands at only 19 per cent in total. In contrast, another ethnic group has reportedly surged and this raised question of their origin. He said if they are not from Peninsular Malaysia, the conclusion is that they must be foreigners masquerading as bumis to obtain identity cards and subsequently claim rights to Sabah native land. 'The party is also concerned about coastal squatter settlements near major towns, which are populated by individuals of questionable citizenship claiming native status and seeking state recognition for their villages.' He 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 Kadazan Dusun, 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,' he said. Henrynus said 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 is not sure what is being done by the State Government, but questioned why Kadazan Dusun assemblymen from Star, PBS and Upko who were outspoken on the issue during election, remain muted after the election. He said Parti Anak Negeri will push for the clause to be amended to clarify and establish the status of new migrants from Malaya, the Philippines and Indonesia as non-native. 'The vague definitions and the reliance on native court declarations have allegedly led to instances where individuals without genuine indigenous lineage have obtained native status.' * 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
