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Daily Express
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Express
Museum preserves legacy of Mat Salleh's right-hand man
Published on: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Published on: Tue, Aug 12, 2025 Text Size: Maximillian briefs on what was once a site of the fort. TAMBUNAN: Kota Mat Sator, an old hidden fort in the district, stands as proof of the ingenuity of local warriors in resisting British forces in the early 1900s. Located 400 metres from Kota Mat Salleh in Tibabar, the fort was named after Mat Salleh's right-hand man, Mat Sator, who was entrusted with managing and guarding it. Advertisement Kota Mat Sator Museum curator Maxmillian Stanis Takong said the fort once served as the residence of Mat Salleh's wife, Dayang Bandang, who was believed to have mystical powers to turn corn kernels into hornets, a skill said to have helped defend the stronghold. Mat Sator, he said, fought alongside Mat Salleh against the British. After the fort's fall, he and about 400 followers attacked a British fort in Kudat and captured the area. 'The museum was set up to honour a warrior rarely mentioned in history. 'Although the fort was destroyed, Mat Sator managed to escape with his followers,' he said. Since its opening in 2016, the museum has become a reminder of Mat Sator's role in Tambunan's history. Maxmillian received a certificate of appreciation from Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Jeffery Kitingan during a Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) convoy visit in conjunction with National Month. * 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
6 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
Tambunan's hidden fortress against British rule
Maxmillian explains the historical significance of one of the former fortress sites. TAMBUNAN (Aug 11): Kota Mat Sator is an ancient hidden fortress in the Tambunan district, featuring an advanced structure for its time in the 1900s. The fort, named after one of Mat Salleh's followers, Mat Sator, is located 400 meters from Mat Salleh's Fort in Tibabar. Its design reflects the ingenuity of the local people, making it difficult for the British to detect and conquer. According to Maxmillian Stanis Takong, curator of the Kota Mat Sator Museum, Mat Sator was a trusted lieutenant of Datuk Paduka Mat Salleh and was tasked with administering and guarding the fort. 'Research suggests that this fort served as the residence of Mat Salleh's wife, Dayang Bandang, who was believed to possess mystical powers — able to transform corn kernels into stinging bees, which helped defend Kota Mat Sator and Mat Salleh's stronghold. 'Mat Sator was a fellow warrior who fought alongside Mat Salleh against the British. After the fall of Kota Mat Sator, he and around 400 followers strategized an attack on the British fort in Kudat, successfully capturing the area. 'This museum was established to honor an often-overlooked hero. Despite the destruction of Kota Mat Sator, Mat Sator managed to escape with roughly 400 followers. 'Since its inauguration in 2016, the museum has stood as a testament to Mat Sator's legacy as one of Tambunan's independence fighters,' he said. During the event, Maxmillian received a certificate of appreciation presented by Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffery G. Kitingan. The Kota Mat Sator Museum was one of the stops for the Konvoi Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang, as National Month is synonymous with honoring the sacrifices of past warriors.
New Straits Times
22-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Ex-assistant coach ordered to serve prison sentence today
KUALA TERENGGANU: A former assistant bowling coach who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a Malaysia Games (Sukma) athlete has been ordered to serve his six-year jail sentence starting today. Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani made the ruling after dismissing an appeal by Mat Salleh Jalani, 62, to set aside the conviction and sentence handed down by the Sessions Court on May 16 last year. "The court dismisses his appeal and upholds the sentence imposed by the Sessions Court," he said and ordered Mat Salleh to serve the prison sentence starting today. On May 16 last year, the Sessions Court found Mat Salleh guilty of physical sexual assault of a teenage boy, who was then 14 years and one month old, and sentenced him to six years in prison. The offence was committed at a housing estate in Marang in March 2018. The charge was framed under Section 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides imprisonment not exceeding 20 years, and is also liable to whipping upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Nabihah Hanin Ayim appeared for the prosecution while Mat Salleh was represented by lawyer Wan Suhaili Wan Ismail, who said that her client would file an appeal at the Court of Appeal against today's decision. — BERNAMA
Malay Mail
22-04-2025
- Malay Mail
In Terengganu, court sends ex-bowling assistant coach to prison for sexual assault of teen Sukma athlete
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 22 — A former assistant bowling coach who was found guilty of sexually assaulting a Malaysia Games (Sukma) athlete has been ordered to serve his six-year jail sentence starting today. Judge Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani made the ruling after dismissing an appeal by Mat Salleh Jalani, 62, to set aside the conviction and sentence handed down by the Sessions Court on May 16 last year. 'The court dismisses his appeal and upholds the sentence imposed by the Sessions Court,' he said and ordered Mat Salleh to serve the prison sentence starting today. On May 16 last year, the Sessions Court found Mat Salleh guilty of physical sexual assault of a teenage boy, who was then 14 years and one month old, and sentenced him to six years in prison. The offence was committed at a housing estate in Marang in March 2018. The charge was framed under Section 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides imprisonment not exceeding 20 years, and also liable to whipping upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Nabihah Hanin Ayim appeared for the prosecution while Mat Salleh was represented by lawyer Wan Suhaili Wan Ismail, who said that her client would file an appeal at the Court of Appeal against today's decision. — Bernama
The Star
22-04-2025
- The Star
High Court orders ex-assistant coach to begin jail term for sexual assault
Mat Salleh (centre) had his appeal dismissed by the High Court on April 22. – BERNAMApic KUALA TERENGGANU: A former assistant bowling coach found guilty of sexually assaulting a Malaysia Games (Sukma) athlete has been ordered to serve his six-year jail sentence with immediate effect. High Court judge Justice Datuk Hassan Abdul Ghani made the order after dismissing an appeal by Mat Salleh Jalani, 62, to set aside the conviction and sentence handed down by the Sessions Court on May 16 last year. "The court dismisses his appeal and upholds the sentence imposed by the Sessions Court,' he said on Tuesday (April 22), directing Mat Salleh to begin serving his prison sentence immediately. The Sessions Court had found Mat Salleh guilty of physical sexual assault on a teenage boy, aged 14 at the time of the offence, and sentenced him to six years' jail. The offence was committed at a housing estate in Marang in March 2018. The charge was framed under Section 14(d) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, which provides for imprisonment not exceeding 20 years and caning upon conviction. DPP Nur Nabihah Hanin Ayim appeared for the prosecution while Mat Salleh was represented by Wan Suhaili Wan Ismail, who said her client would file with the Court of Appeal against today's decision. – Bernama
