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Daily Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Book on customs of Kundasang folks launched
Published on: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 15, 2025 By: Clarence Dol Text Size: Dr Joachim (seated, centre) poses for a photo with the traditional practitioners who were present. RANAU: Deputy Chief Minister II and Kundasang Assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam congratulated all customary heads who documented the practices and customs of the community in the Kundasang area, making it an important reference for current and future generations. 'In Kundasang constituency, most of the mukims now have their own customs books. This is a major achievement in the effort to preserve and document our cultural treasures,' he said when launching the Kundasang Pinausok Mukim Customary book. Advertisement He expressed appreciation to the village heads who were directly involved in the effort to document the customs used in their respective villages. He said the book is also a guide for all villages in custom matters, including in the granting of sogit and the mediation process so that there is no confusion in future. Regarding the Native Courts, he said there is a proposal to repeal the Native Courts Enactment 1992 and replace it with a new one. However, the tabling in the State Legislative Assembly was not possible this year because there are several matters that still need to be examined by the Ministry of Local Government and Housing. He said all customary-related positions from district head to village head would be maintained if the existing State Government continues to be mandated by the people. 'However, if there is a change of government, it is not impossible that all these positions will be reshuffled or terminated,' he said. Also present were district heads, OKK Dominic Ghanie and OKK Muhasip Roman, native heads, representative native heads of the Paginatan and Karanaan constituencies, village heads, staff of the Kundasang Community Development Leaders Unit (UPPM), Kundasang JKKK Chairman and Mukim Secretary. * 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
5 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Kundasang customary book to preserve cultural heritage
Dr Joachim (seated centre) with the customary practitioners present at the ceremony. RANAU (July 12): Deputy Chief Minister II and Kundasang Assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam officiated the launch of the Buku Adat Mukim Kundasang/Pinausok at a ceremony attended by 150 traditional customary practitioners at Puncak Café on Thursday. In his speech, Dr Joachim congratulated the customary chiefs who successfully compiled the traditional customs and practices of the Kundasang community into a book, calling it an important reference for current and future generations. 'In the Kundasang constituency, most sub-districts (mukim) now have their own customary books. This is a significant achievement in our efforts to preserve and document our cultural heritage,' he said. He also expressed appreciation to the village chiefs who were directly involved in documenting the customs practised in their respective villages. According to him, the customary book serves not only as a reference but also as a guide for all villages in dealing with customary matters, including the giving of sogit (customary compensation) and mediation processes, helping to prevent future confusion. On the Native Court, Dr Joachim shared that there is a proposal to abolish the Native Court Enactment 1992 and replace it with a new enactment. However, he said, tabling the new law in the State Legislative Assembly may not happen this year as several aspects still require scrutiny by the Ministry of Local Government and Housing. Dr Joachim also stated that all positions related to customary affairs — from district chiefs to village chiefs — will be retained if the current State Government continues to receive the people's mandate in the coming state election. However, he noted that a change in government could result in a restructuring or termination of these positions. 'For me, we respect the decision of the people. I just want to emphasise that the Sabah Maju Jaya Direction is the best so far,' he said. Also present at the event were district chiefs OKK Dominic Ghanie and OKK Muhasip Haji Roman, native chiefs, representatives of native chiefs for the Paginatan and Karanaan constituencies, village chiefs and members of the Stall Operators Association, members of the Kundasang Highland Vegetable Growers Association.
Daily Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Ranau councillors reminded on public trust
Published on: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 10, 2025 By: Clarence Dol Text Size: Dr Joachim and guests with Ranau District Council members for the 2025-2027 session. RANAU: The Ranau District Council Members for the 2025-2027 session were sworn in during a ceremony officiated by Deputy Chief Minister II and Minister of Local Government and Housing of Sabah, Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam at the Perkasa Kundasang Hotel, Thursday. Dr Joachim reminded them that the role of council members is not merely symbolic, but is the mainstay of the policies and actions of local authorities (PBT). 'You are 'councillors' to the Third Tier Government, playing an important role in the well-being of the local community.' He also stressed that as a third tier government, PBT has its own power and every decision made must be scrutinized with full responsibility and based on the public interest. 'From premises licensing, development plans, revenue control to technical approvals – all of them have a direct impact on the people. We need efficiency and transparency in every action,' he said. In the context of development, Dr Joachim said, coherence between all departments is very important so that planned development not only meets economic needs but is also sustainable in terms of the environment and the welfare of the people. According to him, small towns such as Ranau and Kundasang are now also facing the challenges of urbanisation as experienced by other areas in Sabah and Malaysia in general. 'The District Council needs to be progressive, formulate policies that are investor-friendly, people-friendly and far-sighted so Ranau continues to develop sustainably,' he said. He stressed that the appointment of this line of council members is hoped to strengthen the integrity of the administration and accelerate strategic decisions at the local level. He called on all Council Members to carry out the trust given with full responsibility, professionalism and integrity. 'Do not waste the trust that has been given. I believe that, with the cooperation of all parties, Ranau will continue to progress as a district that develops inclusively,' he said. Also present were the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Datuk Dr. Jamili Nais; appointed Assemblyman, Datuk Amisah Yasin; Ranau District Officer, Tinus Manggam; Ranau District Council Executive Officer, Elmer Endra M. Sator; representative of Ranau Member of Parliament Louis Sinti; representative of Karanaan Assemblyman, Datuk Faimin Kamin; representative of Paginatan Assemblyman, Hishamuddin Harun; OKK District Head Muhasip Haji Roman and OKK Dominic Ghanie. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
