The Foenay dynasty originated as a state in West Timor and in 1917, formed the larger Kupang state together with Amaabi, OEfetto, Amabi, Kupang Helong, Sonbai Kecil and TaEbenu.

The last Raja of Foenay continued to act as the Fettor of Foenay after 1917.

The current head of the family is Ir. Esthon W. Leyloh Foenay, The Fettor of Foenay. He was a candidate for governor in the 2003 elections within Nusa Tenggara Timur.

Ir. Esthon W. Leyloh Foenay
The Fettor of Foenay