Sedomon Gunsanad KinaMBE (1894-1966) was a native chief of Keningau, in North Borneo, who later became a politician in unified Malaysia. He was the son of Gunsanad Kina and the older brother of G.S Sundang.
Sedomon was given the title of Orang Kaya-kaya (O.K.K) after the passing away of his father, who was the previous Paramount Chief of the Interior and O.K.K for North Borneo. Sedomon served as O.K.K. from 1936 until his death in 1966.
In 1936, OKK Sedomon heads the alliance of villages in Bingkor and has the authority to administer the Centre of Indigenous Administration (Pusat Pentadbiran Pribumi) in Bingkor.[1] As a district native chief, Sedomon amicably settled disputes among villagers in Keningau according to native customary law.
In his capacity as Paramount Chief of the Interior, Sedomon asked the British to declare a three-days festival, later known as the Kaamatan. Although an ethnic Dusun, Sedomon's intention was for Kaamatan to be a day for all Sabah natives.[3] However, the British acceded only when Donald Stephens also made the request.[citation needed]
Role in the formation of Malaysia - 20-point agreement
Together with his younger brother, Sedomon was instrumental in forming and sustaining the North Borneo movement against the formation of Malaysia. The brothers founded the United Pasok Momogun Party (UPMP), a splinter party from United National Kadazan Organisation (UNKO) to protest the party's choice of supporting the formation of Malaysia. One of the points of contention was the grouping of two distinct tribes of Dusun and Murut into a single label of ‘Kadazan’. The party was registered in Januari 1962, but despite being a multi-ethnic party with diverse representatives, UPMP's influence seemed limited to a few locations such as in Keningau, Tenom, Membakut and Kinabatangan.[1]
Despite taking an anti-formation stand, there was very little opposition directed to the British colonial administrators or the Malayan government. While some interpret UPMP formation only as a direct challenge to UNKO vying for influence, UPMP maintained the anti-Malaysia position throughout the Cobbold Commission enquiry from January to April 1962,[1] and the submission of the 20-point agreement to the Lansdowne Committee in August 1962 incorporated Sedomon's ideas on freedom of religion, immigration, and on issues relating to land, forest, and local government.[4] Sedomon also presented his ideas to Tun Abdul Razak during a meeting at the Rumah Besar mansion. Tun Razak was quick to consider the practicalities of Sedomon's requests when he acknowledged that “If that is the case, people from the Peninsula would require a passport to enter Sabah”.[5]
UPMP's resistance had also began to weaken with internal differences and waning influence, especially when only 200 party members attended the party convention in September 1962 in Jesselton. The submission of a petition on 9 September 1962 to the United Nations to oppose the formation of Malaysia was done by G.S. Sundang together with Ong Kee Hui for Sarawak and A.M. Azahari for Brunei, although this had no impact and was later withdrawn by Sundang by 27 October 1962.[1]
In November 1962, the North Borneo delegation was taken on a two-week trip throughout Malaya, at the beginning of which Sedomon said it was important for them to understand the concept of Malaysia, as many party members did not understand and "we are still undecided on Malaysia".[6] He was able to visit the rural development schemes in the peninsula, which greatly impressed him.[7]
Honours
Honours of Malaysia
In 2016, Sedomon was posthumously conferred Sabah's highest award, Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK), which carries the title “Datuk Seri Panglima”.
O.K.K. Sedomon bin O.K.K. Gunsanad and his rumah besar. (1997). Sabah.
Leong, C., & Sullivan, A. (1981). Commemorative history of Sabah 1881-1981. Kuala Lumpur.
Leong, C. (1982). Sabah, the first 100 years. Kuala Lumpur: Percetakan Nan Yang Muda.
References
^ abcdeGinsari, S.; Fernando, J.M. (2015). "Perkembangan Gerakan Anti-Malaysia oleh Adik-beradik Gunsanad di Borneo Utara, 1961-1963". SARJANA. 30 (1): 55–69. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
^Stephanie Lee (20 March 2021). "Man behind Keningau Oath Stone, Richard Lind, passes away". The Star. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
^Ueda, Toru. Creating ‘Malaysians’: A Case Study of an Urban kampung in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Amsterdam University Press. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
^"Clan marks Sedomon's 50th anniversary". Daily Express. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
^Radius, Mohd Jefri (17 June 2012). "Sedomon brainchild behind Kaamatan and 3 of the 20 Points". Daily Express. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
^"TEAM FROM N. BORNEO ARRIVES TO DECIDE ON MALAYSIA". The Straits Times. NewspaperSG. 8 November 1962. p. 5. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
^"DELEGATION LEAVES FOR HOME". The Straits Times. NewspaperSG. 20 November 1962. p. 9. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
^"JAMES, HASSAN MADE DATUK; SPDK POSTHUMOUSLY FOR GUNSANAD". Borneo Today. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
January 07, 2023
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Sedomon Gunsanad Kina MBE 1894 1966 was a native chief of Keningau in North Borneo who later became a politician in unified Malaysia He was the son of Gunsanad Kina and the older brother of G S Sundang Orang Kaya kayaSedomon Gunsanad KinaMBE SPDKBorn1894 1894 Died8 March 1966 aged 71 72 TitleO K K SedomonParentGunsanad Kina father Contents 1 Background 1 1 Keningau oath stone for community acceptance 1 2 Establishing Kaamatan as a unifying holiday 2 Role in the formation of Malaysia 20 point agreement 3 Honours 3 1 Honours of Malaysia 3 2 Foreign honours 4 Bibliography 5 ReferencesBackground EditSedomon was given the title of Orang Kaya kaya O K K after the passing away of his father who was the previous Paramount Chief of the Interior and O K K for North Borneo Sedomon served as O K K from 1936 until his death in 1966 Sedomon gained administrative experience in Bingkor while working under D J Jardine the governor of the British North Borneo Chartered Company BNBCC 1 In 1936 OKK Sedomon heads the alliance of villages in Bingkor and has the authority to administer the Centre of Indigenous Administration Pusat Pentadbiran Pribumi in Bingkor 1 As a district native chief Sedomon amicably settled disputes among villagers in Keningau according to native customary law Keningau oath stone for community acceptance Edit See also Keningau Oath Stone Tan Sri V Manickavasagam officiating Keningau Oath Stone Inscriptions on the Batu Sumpah Keningau partly detail Sedomon s ideas 2 Establishing Kaamatan as a unifying holiday Edit In his capacity as Paramount Chief of the Interior Sedomon asked the British to declare a three days festival later known as the Kaamatan Although an ethnic Dusun Sedomon s intention was for Kaamatan to be a day for all Sabah natives 3 However the British acceded only when Donald Stephens also made the request citation needed Role in the formation of Malaysia 20 point agreement EditSee also Malaysia Agreement Together with his younger brother Sedomon was instrumental in forming and sustaining the North Borneo movement against the formation of Malaysia The brothers founded the United Pasok Momogun Party UPMP a splinter party from United National Kadazan Organisation UNKO to protest the party s choice of supporting the formation of Malaysia One of the points of contention was the grouping of two distinct tribes of Dusun and Murut into a single label of Kadazan The party was registered in Januari 1962 but despite being a multi ethnic party with diverse representatives UPMP s influence seemed limited to a few locations such as in Keningau Tenom Membakut and Kinabatangan 1 Despite taking an anti formation stand there was very little opposition directed to the British colonial administrators or the Malayan government While some interpret UPMP formation only as a direct challenge to UNKO vying for influence UPMP maintained the anti Malaysia position throughout the Cobbold Commission enquiry from January to April 1962 1 and the submission of the 20 point agreement to the Lansdowne Committee in August 1962 incorporated Sedomon s ideas on freedom of religion immigration and on issues relating to land forest and local government 4 Sedomon also presented his ideas to Tun Abdul Razak during a meeting at the Rumah Besar mansion Tun Razak was quick to consider the practicalities of Sedomon s requests when he acknowledged that If that is the case people from the Peninsula would require a passport to enter Sabah 5 UPMP s resistance had also began to weaken with internal differences and waning influence especially when only 200 party members attended the party convention in September 1962 in Jesselton The submission of a petition on 9 September 1962 to the United Nations to oppose the formation of Malaysia was done by G S Sundang together with Ong Kee Hui for Sarawak and A M Azahari for Brunei although this had no impact and was later withdrawn by Sundang by 27 October 1962 1 In November 1962 the North Borneo delegation was taken on a two week trip throughout Malaya at the beginning of which Sedomon said it was important for them to understand the concept of Malaysia as many party members did not understand and we are still undecided on Malaysia 6 He was able to visit the rural development schemes in the peninsula which greatly impressed him 7 Honours EditHonours of Malaysia Edit In 2016 Sedomon was posthumously conferred Sabah s highest award Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu SPDK which carries the title Datuk Seri Panglima Sabah Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu SPDK Datuk Seri Panglima 2016 8 9 Foreign honours Edit Sedomon was recognised for his achievements and contributions in British North Borneo and awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II on 9 June 1961 United Kingdom Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire MBE 1961 Bibliography EditO K K Sedomon bin O K K Gunsanad and his rumah besar 1997 Sabah Leong C amp Sullivan A 1981 Commemorative history of Sabah 1881 1981 Kuala Lumpur Leong C 1982 Sabah the first 100 years Kuala Lumpur Percetakan Nan Yang Muda References Edit a b c d e Ginsari S Fernando J M 2015 Perkembangan Gerakan Anti Malaysia oleh Adik beradik Gunsanad di Borneo Utara 1961 1963 SARJANA 30 1 55 69 Retrieved 14 September 2021 Stephanie Lee 20 March 2021 Man behind Keningau Oath Stone Richard Lind passes away The Star Retrieved 14 September 2021 Ueda Toru Creating Malaysians A Case Study of an Urban kampung in Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia Amsterdam University Press Retrieved 13 September 2021 Clan marks Sedomon s 50th anniversary Daily Express 8 March 2016 Retrieved 14 September 2021 Radius Mohd Jefri 17 June 2012 Sedomon brainchild behind Kaamatan and 3 of the 20 Points Daily Express Retrieved 14 September 2021 TEAM FROM N BORNEO ARRIVES TO DECIDE ON MALAYSIA The Straits Times NewspaperSG 8 November 1962 p 5 Retrieved 14 September 2021 DELEGATION LEAVES FOR HOME The Straits Times NewspaperSG 20 November 1962 p 9 Retrieved 14 September 2021 Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran Bintang dan Pingat Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa Prime Minister s Department Malaysia JAMES HASSAN MADE DATUK SPDK POSTHUMOUSLY FOR GUNSANAD Borneo Today Retrieved 14 September 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sedomon Gunsanad Kina amp oldid 1128449514, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
