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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

‘Huguan Siou’ Anwar: It’s a mockery, says Jeffrey


STAR chief Jeffrey Kitingan claims that those who conferred the title on Anwar Ibrahim were prepared to sell out their culture for personal gains.

PETALING JAYA: The awarding of the “Huguan Siou” title to Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim makes a mockery of the customs of the KadazanDusunMurut (KDM) community, says State Reform Party (STAR) chairman Jeffrey Kitingan.

“It is a mockery to the customs and institutions of the KDM community,” said Jeffrey, who is also United Borneo Front chairman, when contacted.

He was commenting on newsreports of Anwar being bestowed the Huguan Siou title when he visited Kampung Paginatan, Sabah, on Sunday.

The title was “given” to him by the PKR Ranau division in Paginatan.

The photographs of Anwar wearing the headgear and sash of the Huguan Siou were posted on the Facebook account of Ranau PKR chief Jonathan Yasin.

Huguan Siou is an institutionalised revered title equivalent to a paramount leader of the KDM community. It is bestowed by the Kadazan Dusun Culture Association’s Council of Elders.

The current Huguan Siou is Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

Jeffrey also said certain people in Sabah PKR hoped to extend their political shelf life by bestowing the title on Anwar.

“These leaders are prepared to sell out their culture for their own selfish motive. They did it [giving the title to Anwar] because they wanted to woo their boss [Anwar] in an attempt to be a candidate.

“These people continue to practise things that are disrespectful to the KadazanDusunMurut community,” said Jeffrey, who is also Pairin’s younger brother.

Grave mistake

Meanwhile, Kota Belud MP, Abdul Rahman, when contacted, said Sabah PKR made a grave mistake to bestow the honour on Anwar since he does not deserve the title.

“How can one give the title to someone who does not deserve it? It is a sacred title… You can’t come in a helicopter to attend a political ceramah and get the title,” said Rahman, referring to Anwar’s political campaign in Sabah.

He also took a dig at Anwar, saying that the opposition leader is not satisfied with just one title.

“He is already ‘gift of God’ to Malaysians but it is not enough for him. He wants to be the King of Malaysia,” claimed Rahman.

(PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail had described Anwar as God’s gift to Malaysians during the PKR national congress in 2010.)

Anwar, however, denied that he was bestowed the honour.

“It’s not true. I am not aware of it. There was never a public announcement about it,” Anwar was quoted as saying the The Star today.

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123 comments:

  1. DandiFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    In the Kadazan language, a 'hugu' means a landmark or a milestone. It is something noticeable. A huguan is also a noun that means a leader. Much like a hugu to be seen, commonly a huguan is known to his followers. Someone prominent.

    'Osiou' means brave. Tosiou is the superlative of osiou.

    Is Huguan Siou the short form of Huguan Tosiou? The bravest leader? How was the title derived?

    When I say, "Siou", "Siou no diau kio" or "Siou kumaa diau", I mean sorry, excuse me or my apologies.

    Pardon me. Aren't we cool?

    Is the title well deserved yet?

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  2. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    This will probably rile up the Kadazan to vote against PKR. In their over zealousness to condescend they have broken the tribal convention, only the Kadazan peoples can appoint their HOGUAN SIOU.

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  3. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    First and foremost he is not a Kadazan and not a drop of the DNA in his blood, nor the praxis, and not a Sabahan. He can't even qualify on the "one drop rule" because he ain't got any.

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  4. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    The late Tun Fuad Stephens before converting to Islam was accepted by the Kadazan community as their Hoguan Siou based on the "one drop rule", his father was half Kadazan and half British and mother half Japanese and half British and was born and bred in Sabah.

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  5. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    Illogical, insulting, disrespectful and an act of desperation, were some of the words used by KadazanDusun leaders in Sabah when commenting on the issue of Pakatan Rakyat leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim being allegedly bestowed the title of Huguan Siou Malaysia in Ranau on Sunday.

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  6. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    United Pasokmomogun KadazanDusun Murut Organization (UPKO) secretary general Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau who was met at the Gerakan Sabah Chinese New Year open house on Monday found the whole incident hilarious.

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    1. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      To him it was a ‘misplaced’ awarding of the title, as Huguan Siou is only conferred on a leader which is known to the KadazanDusun.

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    2. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:29 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “So when you bestow the title on someone who is not from the community, I would say that it is a misplaced award,” the former Tuaran member of parliament, stressed.

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  7. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    UPKO treasurer and Putatan member of parliament Datuk Dr Marcus Mojigoh described the act as “an insult to the community because Huguan Siou is only bestowed upon one particular person that is respected by the community.

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    1. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:29 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “Anwar is out of the question, he is only here for political reasons (and) you cannot install such a leader as the Huguan Siou. It could backfire on them. As I said this shows no respect for the KadazanDusun community,” Marcus stressed.

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  8. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    Moyog assemblyman and UPKO information chief Datuk Donald Mojuntin when asked for his comment said: “As far as I am concerned, Huguan Siou is a Kadazan concept. To bestow it on a non-Kadazan is illogical, somehow confusing the people and it could be an insult to the Kadazan community. It also rips the fabric of unity that Sabahans are well known for.

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    1. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “How can there be a Huguan Siou Malaysia? That would mean he is a paramount leader for the country and it is illogical,” Donald said, adding that culture and tradition should never be used for political mileage.

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  9. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    To Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) vice president Datuk Herbert T Lagadan, what the KDM leaders in PKR did for bestowing the title of Huguan Siou on Anwar is simply a lunatic act of desperation.

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    1. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:31 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “Or is it a preview of an action to be taken by KDM leaders in a PR government who are willing to give away Sabahan rights to Anwar? Are there any valid reasons for him to qualify to get the Huguan Siou title except being the Huguan Siou of the PTI in Sabah?” Herbert questioned, after photographs of opposition chief Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wearing a sash featuring the words Huguan Siou were posted on the Facebook pages of various individuals including that of PKR Ranau division chief Jonathan Yasin.

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  10. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    Responding to more than 90 comments about these photographs, Yasin explained that the headgear and sash had been presented to Anwar during his visit to Kampung Paginatan over the weekend.

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    1. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:32 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      Jonathan said the handing over of the sash and headgear was merely a symbolic gesture on the part of former Native Chief Paulus Kimpuang.

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  11. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    “Who am I to stop any Kadazan or Dusun individuals from enthroning any person as Huguan Siou Malaysia?” Jonathan said in his lengthy reply to various comments from other Facebook users.

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  12. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    Kota Kinabalu District Chief William Majimbun yesterday said the act was nothing less than an insult to the KadazanDusun community, and added that the Kadazandusun community had selected Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan as their Huguan Siou or paramount leader since 1984.

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    1. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:33 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “As far as we are concerned, there is only one Huguan Siou and anyone else claiming the title is only insulting the Kadazandusun,” said William.

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  13. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) deputy president Dr Othman Menuddin explained that the community would select a Huguan Siou from the ranks of their eminent leaders.

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    1. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:34 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “That person has to possess certain traits being very patient, fearless, display exemplary leadership skills and a belief in divine powers,” he said in explaining the first Huguan Siou for the Kadazandusun was the late Tun Fuad Stephens, one of Sabah’s founding fathers.

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    2. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:34 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      Othman said the conferring of the title could only be performed by a ‘bobolian’ and that after Fuad’s death in 1976, the post remained vacant after former Deputy Chief Minister the late Datuk Dr James Ongkili declined to accept it and the Kadazandusun community eventually chose Pairin in 1984.

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    3. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:34 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      Othman, a native of Ranau district where Anwar had received the sash and headgear, said far from being an honorary title, the term Huguan Siou virtually referred to someone of a royal standing in the community.

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  14. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) deputy president Datuk Eric Majimbun was of the opinion that Anwar should not have accepted the sash.

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    1. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:35 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “By accepting, he was mocking the Kadazandusun community. The person who presented it may have his intention but for Anwar to accept it was to insult our community.

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    2. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:35 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “If they call someone Huguan Siou Malaysia, that is saying he is the king. Isn’t that an insult as well?” questioned Eric.

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  15. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

    NGO Gerakan Suara KDM Bersatu (SKB) chairman Lesaya Lopog in a statement has demanded that PKR Ranau clarified what had actually happened in Ranau.

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    1. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:36 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “We are a movement with one objective which is to express one united voice expressing the views and feelings of the KDM community pertaining to actions of any parties that would hurt the feeling of the KDM community in general.

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    2. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:37 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “We seek clarification from those involved whether there is truth in an allegation which is hotly debated on Facebook alleging that PR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was declared as Huguan Siou Malaysia by PKR Ranau.

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    3. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:37 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “We demand an explanation from PKR Ranau as to whether the institution of Huguan Siou was conferred on someone who is not from the KDM community, and why was it carried out in a political gathering and why was other KDM community leaders not consulted?” Lesaya asked.

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    4. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:37 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      According to him, the position of Huguan Siou could only be held by one person who may belong to a political organisation that some people no longer favoured but that does not give anyone in the opposing side of the political divide the right to freely declare someone the Huguan Siou, or any ceremony resembling the same.

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    5. Sotong KuritaFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:38 PM

      DISEBABKAN OLEH HUGUAN SIOU PALSU INI, PAKATAN RAKYAT AKAN KALAH TERUK DI SABAH.. BELUMPUN MEMERINTAH, TAPI SUDAH ADA TANDA2 BAHAWA HAK RAKYAT AKAN DIGADAI KEPADA PEMIMPIN2 PR

      “This latest episode in the Sabah political scene clearly is an insult to our already injured pride,” he lamented.

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  16. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    This is insulting in whatsoever reasons.

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  17. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    This shouldn't have happened.

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  18. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Dan ini telah menjadi satu isu besar.

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  19. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Hanya Pairin yang layak jadi Huguan Siou.

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  20. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Ranau PKR should explain.

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  21. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    See Anwar did to us.

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  22. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Totally demolize KDM people!

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  23. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Huguan Siou hanya layak untuk rakyat Sabah.

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  24. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Dont ever insult us like this.

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  25. unknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    He should be sensitive to our culture.

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  26. PaquinFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Aiiks, menghairankan apakah kelayakan Anwar hingga dianugerahkan gelaran “Huguan Siou”? Ikut sedap saja PKR ni.

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  27. PaquinFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    PKR janganlah buat perkara yang mampu menimbulkan ketegangan di Sabah. Sabahan adalah masyarakat yang baik dan jika kumpulan masyarakat ini boleh marah maknanya tindakan yang dibuat itu memang tidak patut.

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  28. PaquinFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Kadazandusun association demands apology from Anwar over 'Huguan Siou' title conferment

    The Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) has demanded apologies from the Ranau PKR division and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over the conferment of the "Huguan Siou" title to the PKR adviser.

    Its secretary-general Suman Yasambun said the Huguan Siou or paramount chief title was exclusively reserved for a Kadazandusun Murut leader, and culturally inappropriate and illegal to be bestowed on a non-Kadazandusun Murut.

    "It has insulted and hurt the feelings of the Kadazandusun community. In fact, it is an act that will bring the curse upon a person or persons who usurp the leadership structure within the Kadazandusun community, especially in relation to the institution of Huguan Siou," he said in a statement Wednesday.

    Anwar drew flak when he accepted the title bestowed on him by Ranau PKR head Jonathan Yasin on Sunday.

    Suman said "Huguan Siou" was an institution that embodied the community's spirit of unity, courage and self-determination.

    "He is the guardian of the Kadazandusun Murut customs, norms, artefacts and traditions which were celebrated every year through the Kaamatan festival," he said.

    State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said the title was sacred to the Kadazadusun Murut community and should only bestowed on those from the community.

    He said the person who bestowed the title was probably trying to gain political mileage and it was unbecoming of Anwar to accept it for he had been in politics and government for years.

    Masidi said any action deemed to belittle the Huguan Siou institution would undermine Sabah's cultural heritage and that political agenda should not override the interests of Sabahans.

    United Sabah Bajau Organisation president Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak said the "Huguan Siou" saga showed that Anwar was ignorant of the cultures of the various ethnic groups in Sabah in his quest for power.

    "He has insulted Sabahans. How do we expect Sabahans to trust him?" he said.

    Liberal Democratic Party president Datuk V.K. Liew said there was only one "Huguan Siou" in Sabah, namely Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan. - Bernama

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  29. PaquinFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Uproar over Anwar getting 'Huguan Siou' title

    A STUNT by the opposition to woo Kadazandusun support in Sabah by declaring Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the community's paramount leader has backfired.
    Reports about the de facto leader given the title "Huguan Siou" by the PKR Ranau division in Paginatan on Sunday had surfaced in the Internet and was swiftly met with a host of criticism in the last 48 hours.
    Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan is the "Huguan Siou", a title bestowed by the Kadazandusun community for life.
    United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (Upko) president Tan Sri Bernard Dompok, when met here yesterday, refused to be drawn into such an issue, saying "I do not want to comment on a joke".
    "That is all I want to say about this," he said with a grin during a gathering of the Madani Balanting Clan in Kampung Putaton here.
    Sepanggar member of parliament Datuk Eric Majimbun, who is also a life member of the Kadazandusun Cultural Association, said Anwar should not have accepted the title in the first place.
    "He has shown total disrespect to our community and to me this is a mockery," said Majimbun, who is also the opposition Sabah Progressive Party deputy president.
    Sabah State Reform Party president Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, who echoed a similar sentiment, said the whole episode was an act of desperation of people lobbying for seats and support.
    "How can they belittle this issue blatantly for the sake of winning political mileage? It's a disgrace," he said, adding that community-related matters should not be mixed or confused with politics.
    Upko secretary-general Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau described the events that took place in Ranau as hilarious.
    "When you bestow the title on someone who is not from the community, I would say that it is a misplaced award," the former Tuaran member of parliament said, adding that the title was only meant for the Kadazandusun community.
    Upko information chief Datuk Donald Mojuntin said to bestow the title on someone from a different community was illogical.
    "As far as I am concerned, 'Huguan Siou' is a Kadazan concept. To bestow it on a non-Kadazan is somehow confusing the people and it can be an insult to the Kadazan community. It also rips at the fabric of unity that Sabahans are well known for.
    "How can there be a 'Huguan Siou' Malaysia? That would mean he is a paramount leader for the country and it is illogical," he said, adding that culture and tradition should never be used for political mileage.
    Parti Bersatu Sabah vice-president Datuk Herbert Timbun Lagadan said it was a "lunatic act of desperation" on the part of PKR leaders in Sabah.
    "Or is it a preview of an action to be taken by Kadazandusun leaders in a Pakatan Rakyat government who are willing to give away Sabahan rights to Anwar?
    "Are there any valid reasons for him to qualify to get the 'Huguan Siou' title except being the 'Huguan Siou' of the PTI (illegal immigrants) in Sabah?"
    Photographs of Anwar wearing a sash featuring the words "Huguan Siou" were posted on the Facebook pages of various individuals, including that of PKR Ranau division chief Jonathan Yasin.
    Responding to comments about the photographs, Yasin explained that the headgear and sash had been presented to Anwar during his visit to Kampung Paginatan on Sunday.
    Jonathan said the handing over of the sash and headgear was merely a symbolic gesture.
    "Who am I to stop any Kadazandusun individual from enthroning any person as 'Huguan Siou' Malaysia?"

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  30. PaquinFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Dalam berpolitik tu,jaga jugalah perasaan kaum lain ya. Jangan menghalalkan sesuatu yang boleh menyingung perasaan orang lain:P

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  31. atasagarFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Huguan Siou is an institutionalised revered title equivalent to a paramount leader of the KDM community. It is bestowed by the Kadazan Dusun Culture Association’s Council of Elders.

    betul..

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  32. atasagarFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    anugerah ini hanya perlu diberikan kepada orang-orang yang benar-benar layak

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  33. atasagarFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    ini adalah satu penghinaan kepada masyarakat KDM...

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  34. atasagarFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    “These leaders are prepared to sell out their culture for their own selfish motive. They did it [giving the title to Anwar] because they wanted to woo their boss [Anwar] in an attempt to be a candidate."

    perilaku yang memalukan kepada masyarakat KDM sendiri

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  35. atasagarFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    The title was “given” to him by the PKR Ranau division in Paginatan.

    semoga ada penjelasan dari mereka yang terlibat dalam penobatan ini...

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  36. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Three days ago, PKR’s Ranau branch conferred upon its supremo Anwar Ibrahim the “Huguan Siou” or paramount chief title. Anwar accepted it but soon the matter became the talk of town.

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  37. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    The event was held while Anwar was on a whirlwind visit to Ranau and Keningau during Chinese New Year and so it was not reported in the newspapers as the media were on on a break.

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  38. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    It surfaced online, complete with a photograph of the opposition leader wearing a sash with the words Huguan Siou, a title normally reserved by the Kadazandusun for their paramount chief who is currently Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

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  39. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Proclaiming Anwar as the Huguan Siou was Ranau PKR head Jonathan Yasin, a Kadazandusun lawyer who is also the brother-in law of Sabah PKR senior leader Ansari Abdullah.

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  40. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Today, the State Reform Party (STAR) took Ranau PKR to task for “selling” Sabahans’ pride by playing with the honorific title normally bestowed on a fellow Kadazandusun.

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  41. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    STAR state deputy chairman Daniel John Jambun said PKR was in a mode of “surrendering” and “submission” and that explained why Jonathan chose to give Anwar the title.

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  42. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    PBRS president Tan Sri Joseph Kurup said PKR Ranau’s controversial act in allegedly declaring Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Huguan Siou Malaysia was no more than a political gimmick that was in bad taste.

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  43. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    “While it is within Ranau PKR’s right to honour whoever it wanted, it is insanity to play with a title that is already established for some purpose.

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  44. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    it was a clear deviation from the norm and tradition of the KadazanDusun Murut (KDM) and would further damage the image and credibility of the opposition among Sabahans.

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  45. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    The word “Huguan Siou” itself means paramount leader for the whole ethnic. I don’t think such a title fits for Anwar.

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  46. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Huguan Siou is not just a symbol but an actual care taker of the culture and tradition of that ethnic, and equally important to unite the people.

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  47. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    So, how can he do this when he is not even from that ethnic, I think it is really out of place. Everyone knows that it was just for political gimmick and I believe it will, if not already, backfire at him

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  48. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    APS President Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Bumburing and PKR Ranau chief, Jonathan Yassin, should also apologise to their fellow KDMs for the ‘faux pas’

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  49. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    “Can you imagine someone conferring on a leader the title ‘Yang Dipertuan Agong’ or even just ‘Agong?’” Jambun opined.

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  50. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    those who presented Anwar with the sash and title should be given strong warning and made to pay a fine as ‘sogit’ for going against the KDM tradition and committing a shameful act.

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  51. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Given Bumburing’s involvement in KDCA, he could have advised the organizer knowing that it could hurt the KDM community’s feelings

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  52. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Bumburing and Yassin should apologise without delay to their fellow KDMs and have the title withdrawn from Anwar

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  53. John WinchesterFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    PKR Ranau should know that conferring the Huguan Siou title is only done with the agreement by all KDM groups throughout Sabah and that it involves traditional rituals spearheaded by KDCA.

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  54. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    An activist from Kota Marudu, Felix Kain, who is a campaign director of NGO, Gindol Initiative for Civil Society Borneo, said while it was an internal affair of PKR, the act was tantamount to an insult to the Dusun community who must only have a fellow Dusun as Huguan Siou.

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  55. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    “This event brings memories of 1981 when Dr James Ongkili refused the conferment of Huguan Siou but instead counter-proposed that the title be given instead to then chief minister Harris Salleh, who is not a Dusun.

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  56. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    “The Dusun abhorred such a gesture by Ongkili, later causing him to lose in Tamparuli, followed by a complete depletion of any respect for his leadership. But that was for the real Huguan Siou title, perhaps Jonathan meant well but it was still out of place,” he said.

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  57. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Meanwhile STAR coordinator for Tempasuk, Suwah Bulleh, also condemned the action to play with the title as irresponsible.

    “People take offence at such actions as it gives the impression that we are cheap and unintelligent people,” he said.

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  58. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    The real conferment of the Huguan Siou title is done through a difficult selection process that involves elders in the community and a general consensus.

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  59. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    It then involves rituals which among others request for established “bobolians” or priestess to lead in slaughter of animals, special prayers and leading the tribal chief to several more rituals including walking on top of several traditional gongs to symbolise his immense power over his brethren.

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  60. Anak SabahFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Anwar, however, denied that he was bestowed the honour.

    “It’s not true. I am not aware of it. There was never a public announcement about it,” Anwar was quoted as saying the The Star today.

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  61. CarloSFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    A stunt by the opposition to woo Kadazandusun support in Sabah by declaring Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the community's paramount leader has backfired.

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  62. CarloSFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Murut Organisation (Upko) president Tan Sri Bernard Dompok, when met here yesterday, refused to be drawn into such an issue, saying "I do not want to comment on a joke".

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  63. CarloSFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Sepanggar member of parliament Datuk Eric Majimbun, who is also a life member of the Kadazandusun Cultural Association, said Anwar should not have accepted the title in the first place.

    "He has shown total disrespect to our community and to me this is a mockery," said Majimbun, who is also the opposition Sabah Progressive Party deputy president.

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  64. CarloSFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Sabah State Reform Party president Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, who echoed a similar sentiment, said the whole episode was an act of desperation of people lobbying for seats and support.

    "How can they belittle this issue blatantly for the sake of winning political mileage? It's a disgrace," he said, adding that community-related matters should not be mixed or confused with politics.

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  65. CarloSFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Upko secretary-general Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau described the events that took place in Ranau as hilarious.

    "When you bestow the title on someone who is not from the community, I would say that it is a misplaced award," the former Tuaran member of parliament said, adding that the title was only meant for the Kadazandusun community.

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  66. CarloSFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Upko information chief Datuk Donald Mojuntin said to bestow the title on someone from a different community was illogical. "As far as I am concerned, 'Huguan Siou' is a Kadazan concept. To bestow it on a non-Kadazan is somehow confusing the people and it can be an insult to the Kadazan community. It also rips at the fabric of unity that Sabahans are well known for.

    "How can there be a 'Huguan Siou' Malaysia? That would mean he is a paramount leader for the country and it is illogical," he said, adding that culture and tradition should never be used for political mileage.

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  67. CarloSFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Parti Bersatu Sabah vice-president Datuk Herbert Timbun Lagadan said it was a "lunatic act of desperation" on the part of PKR leaders in Sabah.

    "Or is it a preview of an action to be taken by Kadazandusun leaders in a Pakatan Rakyat government who are willing to give away Sabahan rights to Anwar?

    "Are there any valid reasons for him to qualify to get the 'Huguan Siou' title except being the 'Huguan Siou' of the PTI (illegal immigrants) in Sabah?"

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  68. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Persatuan Kebudayaan Kadazandusun (KDCA) mendesak permohonan maaf daripada Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) cabang Ranau dan Ketua Umum PKR Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim kerana menyentuh sensitiviti dan kesucian adat masyarakat Kadazandusun di Sabah.

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  69. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Setiausaha Agung KDCA Suman Yasambun berkata gelaran 'Huguan Siou' yang bermaksud 'Pemimpin Agung' secara eksklusif dikhaskan dan diberi kepada seorang pemimpin Kadazandusun Murut.

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  70. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    katanya jika benar seperti dilaporkan media baru-baru ini bahawa PKR Ranau memberi atau mengisytiharkan Anwar sebagai Huguan Siou Malaysia, tindakan itu menyalahi budaya dan tersasar daripada amalan serta tradisi lazim Kadazandusun.

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  71. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Ia menghina dan menyinggung perasaan kaum Kadazandusun.

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  72. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Hakikatnya ini adalah tindakan yang akan menguatkuasakan hukum ''solupi'', iaitu membawa sumpahan terhadap seseorang atau mereka yang merampas struktur kepimpinan sedia ada dalam lingkungan komuniti Kadazandusun, terutamanya dalam hubungan dengan institusi Huguan Sio

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  73. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    ''Huguan Siou'' adalah institusi yang merangkumkan semangat perpaduan, keberanian dan keazaman KDM.

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  74. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Beliau adalah penjaga adat, norma, artifak dan tradisi KDM yang dirayakan setiap tahun menerusi Hari Kaamatan

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  75. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    KDCA merangkumi dan mewakili 40 kumpulan etnik di Sabah.

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  76. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Sementara itu, Presiden Pertubuhan Bajau Bersatu Sabah (USBO) Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak berkata saga Huguan Siou menunjukkan Anwar jahil tentang budaya pelbagai kumpulan etnik di Sabah.

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  77. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Beliau (Anwar) hanya berminat dengan kuasa politik dan menghina masyarakat Sabah. Bagaimana masyarakat Sabah mahu mempercayai beliau?,

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  78. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Dalam hubungan ini, Salleh berkata Anwar perlu memohon maaf secara terbuka kepada kaum Kadazandusun di negeri ini.

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  79. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Menteri Pelancongan, Kebudayaan dan Alam Sekitar negeri Datuk Masidi Manjun berpendapat gelaran Huguan Siou dianggap ''suci'' oleh komuniti KDM dan hanya boleh diberi kepada kalangan komuniti berkenaan.

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  80. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Beliau berkata Malaysia sebuah negara yang mempunyai pelbagai kaum, agama serta budaya dan rakyatnya perlu saling menghormati sensitiviti adat dan budaya satu sama lain.

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  81. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Orang yang memberi gelaran ini mungkin cuba meraih kepentingan politik tetapi orang yang menerimanya pula sama ada jahil atau memang tidak sensitif.

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  82. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Bagaimanapun perkara ini tidak dapat diterima daripada seseorang yang berpengalaman dalam politik dan kerajaan seperti Anwar

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  83. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    gelaran Huguan Siou tidak seharusnya digunakan sebagai alat politik untuk memenuhi agenda seseorang.

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  84. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Tanpa mengira perbezaan hubungan politik dan perselisihan dalam banyak perkara, masyarakat Sabah mesti bersatu dalam mengiktiraf serta menghormati warisan dan adat budaya kita

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  85. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    sebarang tindakan yang dianggap memperkecilkan institusi Huguan Siou adalah satu tindakan memperkecilkan warisan budaya Sabah, dan menambah agenda politik perlu sentiasa memberi laluan dengan mengutamakan kepentingan masyarakat Sabah.

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  86. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Presiden Parti Liberal Demokratik (LDP) Datuk VK Liew berkata hanya ada seorang sahaja Huguan Siou di Sabah iaitu Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan.

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  87. manteraFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Beliau berkata pengisytiharan Anwar sebagai Huguan Siou adalah penghinaan kepada komuniti KDM di Sabah.

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  88. Qistina MoreaFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Tindakan ini disifatkan sebagai penghinaan kepada masyarakat Kadazandusun Murut. mana mungkin gelaran Huguan Siou boleh diberi pada orang bukan KDM.

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  89. Qistina MoreaFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Ini jelas tidak menghormati budaya dan adat resam masyarakat KDM.Rasanya kalau ditanya pada penduduk kaum KDM di Sabah,rata2nya tidak menyokong tindakan ni.

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  90. Qistina MoreaFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Tindakan itu mencerminkan seolah-oleh PKR terdesak meraih undi.

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  91. Qistina MoreaFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Masyarakat lain pun pasti marah jika gelaran ketua kaum mereka dianugerah kepada orang luar.

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  92. Qistina MoreaFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Suka hati PKR Ranau bagi gelaran tertinggi ni pada ketua parti mereka.

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  93. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    DATUK Seri Anwar Ibrahim's great obsession with Sabah or Sarawak is, understandably, pellucid. The de facto leader of the floundering opposition coalition has been courting the small political parties there and some disgruntled politicians to try to win over the two politically key states.

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  94. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    But his latest foray into Sabah over the long Chinese New Year break seems to have backfired on him, raising a big question mark over Pakatan Rakyat's electoral chances, especially in the Land Below the Wind. Sabah itself is very much in the news lately -- from the unauthorised landing in Lahad Datu to the unexplained deaths of pygmy elephants.

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  95. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    But Anwar's folly seems to have sparked the wrath of ordinary Kadazandusun in the state. His acceptance of the conferment as the Kadazandusun's "Huguan Siou", or paramount leader, title has caused a huge uproar, with the people calling it a "total disrespect" to the community. It is a major political blunder as there can only be one "Huguan Siou". The actual paramount leader is Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who has held the title since 1984.

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  96. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Anwar apparently received the title from the Parti Keadilan Rakyat Ranau division. Photographs of him wearing a sash featuring the words "Huguan Siou" have been posted in mainstream newspapers and on the Facebook pages of various people, including that of PKR's Ranau division head Jonathan Yasin. Jonathan, a Kadazandusun lawyer, is apparently the brother-in law of Sabah PKR leader Ansari Abdullah.

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  97. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Anwar and Pakatan are banking on Sabah as a dream "passport" to Putrajaya, if they ever win power. He had been busy trying to engineer defections of Barisan Nasional lawmakers to the opposition pact and dangling a 20 per cent oil royalty carrot to the people in the two states.

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  98. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    He is also courting minor parties into the Pakatan fold. But parties such as Sabah Progressive Party and Sabah State Reform Party (STAR) know very well that Anwar is desperate for their support and are playing hardball, demanding that he accede to their varied demands first before committing anything.

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  99. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    STAR leader Jeffrey Kitingan had even slammed Anwar for hinting that Putrajaya and peninsula-based political parties determine autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak. Anwar's credibility will depend on how many of Sabah and Sarawak parliamentary seats he can deliver to the Pakatan bloc.

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  100. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Already, his reputation among Sabahan politicians is at stake following the formation of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the long-standing illegal immigrants issue. He has wavered in his position regarding the issue.

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  101. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Pulling the rug from under the opposition, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak made a bold decision to set up the RCI in a clear sign that the Federal Government is sincere in wanting the thorny issue resolved once and for all.

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  102. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Perhaps Sabahans should recall events after the landmark 1994 state election which was won narrowly by Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) to reflect on how Anwar has changed his tune on the issue now that he is in the opposition.

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  103. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    One would recall how Anwar, as the then deputy prime minister and the BN director of the 1994 state election, vehemently opposed the suggestion by PBS president Tan Sri Pairin to the formation of the RCI.

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  104. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Unlike Anwar, Pairin has never wavered in his fight for a solution to the illegal immigrants issue, from the time he was in the opposition and now as a key member of the ruling coalition.

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  105. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Already, Anwar has earned the reputation of the "boy who cried wolf", for claiming that Sabah and other MPs were ready to jump the BN ship on that suspicious Sept 16, 2008 coup that never materialised.

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  106. MumbaiDecember 17, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Still, the latest boo-boo over the Huguan Siou will leave a lasting mark on the Kadazandusun voters. As one angry Sabahan remarked: "It's the highest honour for a leader in the Kadazandusun community and it should never be played around with. "It's a complete insult to the community."

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