18 March 2024
On today Show
— Nicholas Mujah Ason, Member of the Indigenous Foundation Council (FSC) – Impact of land measurement sec 6 (people's land converted into government land)
— Jeffrey Ngui, Chairperson of Muda Sarawak – GPS Prioritizes Self-Enrichment, Neglects Impoverished Rural Villagers
— Mr. George, RFS listener from Miri – Sarawak's Wealth Misused by GPS, Say Critics
Topik Pada Hari Ini
- Nicholas Mujah Ason, Ahli Majlis Yayasan Orang Asal (FSC) - Impak pengukuran tanah seksyen 6 (tanah rakyat dijadikan tanah kerajaan)
- Jeffrey Ngui, Pengerusi Muda Sarawak - GPS Mengutamakan Pemerkayaan Diri, Abai Penduduk Kampung Miskin
- Encik George, Pendengar RFS dari Miri - Kekayaan Sarawak Disalahgunakan oleh GPS, Kata Kritikus
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*Special Randau*
1. There has been evidence in court that land measurement using sec 6- People's land is changING ownership to government land. That's according to Councilor of the Indigenous Foundation (FSC) Nicholas Mujah. He referred to a case that happened in Sebangan in 2014. The case was brought to court. Nicholas Mujah VS Hock Tong Hin Sawmill, Sarawak Government and Forest Department. Mujah and the villagers won the case.
2. The BAR COUNCIL will file a legal challenge against the pardon board's decision to reduce Naib Razak's sentence.
3. The extraordinary wealth of Tun Mahathir's sons. Mirzan and Mokhzani. Mahathir has repeatedly CLAIMED that his children's extraordinary success is due to their business acumen. But history proves that several times Mahathir used PETRONAS to save his children's businesses.
4. Socks that insult Islam - the police will still investigate KK Super Mart even though they have apologized. Is selling socks with the word Allah insulting Islam?
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Nicholas Mujah Ason, Member of the Indigenous Foundation Council (FSC)
*Impact of land measurement sec 6 (people's land converted into government land)*
Today Nicholas Mujah shared a court case involving 7 villages in Sebangan Simunjan. Nicholas Mujah representing the villagers brought the case to court in 2014. In 2005 the residents of 7 villages were shocked when the logging company Hock Tong Hin Sawmil encroached on their land in Sebangan.
The company was given a logging license by the Sarawak state government.
In 1956 the government measured the land in the 7 villages using sec 6. The residents assumed that it was their land and would not be disturbed again by any party. Apparently sec 6 only gives the right to use the land but cannot own it - in simple language the land remains Government land.
Furious with the problem, Mujah sued the Hock Tong Hin Company, the Sarawak Government and the Sarawak forest department. By having strong evidence the people in 7 villages won in the high court, the appeal court and the federal court. By order of the court the residents regained their rights to the land in Sebangan.
But according to Mujah, the best method of recognizing indigenous land ownership is land measurement sec 18.
Returning to his duties as a member of the FSC council of indigenous expert-Mujah was given the task of maintaining environmental sustainability. That is, any forest activity must be sustainable, legally valid, environmentally friendly and socially friendly/ not change the composition of the social life of the local community. Any party that is threatened with environmental/forest development in their respective places.
Can report to me and I will take action as soon as possible. In addition to that, we also instill environmental awareness in the younger generation, through various programs – Mujah said.
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Jeffrey Ngui, Chairperson of Muda Sarawak
*GPS Prioritizes Self-Enrichment, Neglects Impoverished Rural Villagers*
Recently, Jeffrey Ngui visited Noah's Ark, a free school for the Penan community in Miri. The visit included a meeting with Mdm Nelly and Bon to deliver supplies for the school. MUDA Sarawak, focused on service and value politic, emphasizes community service and has a humanitarian vision. They collaborate with NGOs to avoid making communities feel uneasy, steering clear of overt political involvement.
Noah's Ark, initiated two years ago, initially distributed 2500 food packs across Sarawak, leading to engagement with the Penan community in Miri and establishment of the free school. Unfortunately, the school closed due to lack of funding, though it served as both a school and daycare center, offering convenience for parents. Penan individuals who had left school would return to become teachers there.The government in Sarawak has been controlled by the PBB (Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu) from the past until now, whether during the era of Taib Mahmud or the current leadership of Abang Johari. Their approach towards the people has not changed – focused on self-enrichment. While acknowledging that Abang Johari has undertaken infrastructure improvements in urban areas such as the Automated Rapid Transit (ART) and many other large-scale infrastructure projects, these initiatives do not directly assist people in escaping poverty.
He stated that the GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) government is best at finger-pointing, rather than implementing policies that genuinely benefit the people. The GPS government tends to shift the blame for poverty issues towards the federal government, requesting more budget allocations for Sarawak's development. However, Sarawak is known for its abundant natural resources and a high reserve fund of up to 38 billion, so where is this money being used? This is why there are still many poor communities in Sarawak, as the government prioritizes self-enrichment over the welfare of its people, despite Sarawak's economic growth.
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Mr. George, RFS listener from Miri
*Sarawak's Wealth Misused by GPS, Say Critics*
George commented on the statement of Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi that state governments should not solely rely on the federal government for development in their respective states, as state governments also have a responsibility to share in eradicating poverty.
Mr. George characterized the GPS government as not genuinely committed to eradicating poverty in Sarawak. Sarawak has more than enough financial resources to develop the state and its people. However, for the past 60 years, the GPS government has focused more on enriching themselves and their cronies.
Therefore, the people must change and replace the GPS government so that the new government will prioritize the welfare of the people.
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