KENINGAU: Couples seeking to register their native marriages in Sabah can now submit applications online through a new digital system, reducing the need for repeated visits to the Native Court.
Introduced by the Sabah Native Affairs Department (Jheans) through its Native Court Management System (NCMS), the facility allows applicants to complete the application process from home at any time.
Keningau District Chief and Native Court Chief Judge OKK Alexsius Koperal Tingadon Pantayon said the digital service was part of the department’s efforts to modernise its administrative processes while preserving native customs and traditions.
He said the system would make applications more accessible, particularly for young couples and families in rural areas.
Applicants can access the NCMS through its official portal at https://jheansncms.sabah.gov.my/login.
The process involves four steps: scanning the NCMS portal QR code, registering a new account or logging in, completing the marriage registration application form, and submitting it before checking the application status online.
The service is available around the clock, allowing applicants to manage their submissions without having to travel to the Native Court just to initiate the process.
Alexsius said the initiative was also in line with the Malaysia Madani aspirations and Jheans’ commitment to upholding Sabah’s native customs.
He said digitalisation did not mean abandoning traditional practices, but improving the way related services were delivered to the public.
“Our customs remain respected, but the way we manage them must move forward.
“This facility is for our young people in Bingkor, Keningau and throughout Sabah,” he said.
The online facility is expected to benefit prospective couples and their families, particularly those who previously had to make several trips to the court to handle registration matters.
The introduction of NCMS reflects efforts to make native administrative services more accessible while ensuring that the customs governing the community continue to be upheld in a changing digital environment.
