Siti Aminah Binti Aching

Leadership roles within UMNO Sabah:

• • Division Women Chief of Beaufort
  • Appointed as a member of the UMNO Supreme Council (AMKT) in March 2023, where she chairs the Secretariat for Plantation, Agriculture, and Community engagement.

Community initiatives:

• Organized the “Jelajah Prihatin 2024” outreach program in Beaufort to deliver food and financial aid to over 500 needy recipients across Kota Klias and Melabau areas.

• Member of Parliament (MP) for Beaufort, Sabah, elected in November 2022 with a majority of 2,518 votes under the Barisan Nasional (UMNO) ticket. She defeated candidates from KDM, PH, Warisan, and independents.

• Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, appointed in December 2022 under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Minister Fadillah Yusof. She served in this role until December 2023. She was the first Bisaya woman in Malaysia’s history to hold a deputy ministerial position.

• Active participant in parliamentary policy discussions, notably advocating amendments to labour ordinances in Sabah, budgeting TVET expansion, and enhancing worker welfare and productivity in Beaufort.

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Launched “Jelajah Prihatin” (Community Concern Tour) in Beaufort
Through the parliamentary service center and with UMNO support, she distributed food baskets and cash aid to hundreds of underprivileged residents across two districts.
sabahdigest.com

Immersive Support for Those Overlooked by Aid Systems
Encouraged grassroots leaders to proactively identify individuals who missed aid due to digital registration issues (e.g., e-Kasih), ensuring broader government assistance reaches the B40.
sabahdigest.com

Strategic Partnership with Education Office (PPD Beaufort)
She launched a collaboration to boost student performance, aiming to place Beaufort consistently among the top five districts in the state.
utusanborneo.com.my

Advocated for Secular Unity within Islamic Organizations
Urged Muslim communities to avoid factionalism and uphold unity despite differing views—a call delivered during USIA’s outreach events in several districts.
sabahdigest.com

Celebrated Multiculturalism as a Pillar of National Harmony
Shared her pride in Sabah’s tradition of cross-cultural celebrations, emphasizing joint participation in festive seasons as a reflection of Malaysia Madani ideals.
sabahdigest.com

Warned Against Politicians Exploiting Racial Sentiments
During a Chinese New Year walkabout, she cautioned against any racial divisiveness and reaffirmed the importance of mutual respect across ethnicities.
Daily Express

Elevated the Role of Mosques as Educational Hubs
Highlighted programs like Quran recitation classes and women’s study groups as valuable community-building and faith-strengthening tools.
Daily Express

Championed Early Patriotism Among Youth
Emphasized the importance of nurturing national pride from a young age through educational institutions, to honor the sacrifices of Malaysia’s founding generations.
sabahdigest.com

Elected as UMNO’s Highest-Ranked Leader from Beaufort
Serving as President of UMNO’s Executive Council—making her the only female from Beaufort to hold such a high position.
utusanborneo.com.my

Positioned Sabah as a Key Cocoa Producer
Advocted for nurturing Sabah’s Cocoa industry—from small-scale farmers to premium bean-to-bar producers—and securing agricultural support via the national TB23 project.
Jesselton Times