Due to so many problematic engagement some couples have signed in the presence of the village chief, such as not getting married within two years, such relationship sours and they will bring their disputes to the native court.
There was even a case where the couple never married after 7 years and then they brought their fight to the court which simply clog the court system with cases created by the weak agreement in their engagement form.
The details of news is published today after the editor held it for a few days because I got the scoop of the news anyway.
I will reproduce the Bahasa Version of the press release by the Council of Community Leaders who are also members of the Native Courts.
Another thing to note: One Buffalo if monetized in value officially is now RM2500.00
Enforcement of existing rules. Village Chief must be present during the engagement ceremony to sign on the form. If he is unable to attend for any reasons, then he can only delegate the duty to another village chief from the NEAREST village. JKKK Chairman and any other are not allowed to certify this form.
Here is the Bahasa Text.
SYARAT-SYARAT DALAM SURAT PERJANJIAN PERTUNANGAN MENGIKUT ADAT ISTIADAT MAHKAMAH ANAK NEGERI PENAMPANG SABAH. JULAI 2015
1. Perjanjian Pertunangan yang disahkan akan berkuatkuasa mula pada tarikh hari pertunangan dalam tempoh setahun sahaja.
2. Dimana sekiranya perkahwinan gagal dilangsungkan dalam tempoh setahun yang ditetapkan itu, maka satu perbincangan boleh diadakan diantara kedua-dua pihak untuk menentukan tarikh baru perkahwinan mereka.
3. Bagaimanapun penetapan "Kali Kedua" tarikh perkahwinan ini hanya dalam tempoh setahun sahaja dalam tahun kedua.
4. Sekiranya perkahwinan masih GAGAL lagi dilangsungkan dalam tempoh lanjutan setahun itu maka dengan tersendirinya TERBATAL perjanjian pertunangan ini.
5. Walaubagaimana pun, sekiranya kedua-dua pihak masih berhasrat untuk berkahwin, maka satu PERJANJIAN PERTUNANGAN kali kedua dan TERAKHIR boleh diadakan untuk menetapkan tarikh perkahwinan dalam tempoh yang terdekat sahaja.
The 22 leaders who attended the meeting is as per the official photo below.
Standing from Left:
KK Elizabeth George Mojuntin, KK Rita John Goninu, KK Michael Segawal, KK James Mindong (Limbanak), WKAN Clarence Matalus, KK Kolugou Mositun (Terian), KK John Sabitang (Buayan), KK John Molingun (Babagon), KK Stephen Mojimin (Kimoligan), KK Luis Jalin (Kituau), KK Sipodo Ephraim Lojingon ( Madsiang), KK Charles Johnioh (Terawi), KK Markus Limjoon (Hungab), KK Philip Toyu (Bukitas), KK John Gintos (Moyog).
Seated are from Left:
WKAN Pius Kunsung, KAN Andrew S Lidaun, KK Michael Bejuet, KK Michael Kubot (Putaton) OKK Bryan Matasing Lojingon, KK Wildy Moujing, KAN Markus Johnioh.
KK - Ketua Kampung or village chief
WKAN - Wakil Ketua Anak Negeri or Asst. Native Chief
KAN - Native Chief
OKK - Orang Kaya Kaya or District Chief
