Music kindly provided by AT ADAU. Originating from Sarawak, AT ADAU were born in June 2014 and started as an experimental traditional contemporary music driven by the spirit of the traditional Sape' tunes blended with traditional drums from different tribe in Borneo. The name AT ADAU comes from the combination of words from two Borneon languages. AT refer to the roots in the Bidayuh tribe's language and ADAU in the Kenyan dialect is the name of the preferred tree used to craft the Sape', a traditional string instrument from Borneo.
On today’s show, we speak first to Haris Ibrahim who sees the Covid19 crisis as a wake-up for the workers of Malaysia, the poor and the marginalised, to realise their importance in a capitalist economy and fight for their rightful position. It is a wake-up call to the Taib Mahmuds of the world and their logging cronies for their destruction of nature and the creation of new coronaviruses.
Read MoreOn today’s show, YB Wong Chen from PKR wonders if the Agong’s speech alone can even be considered a proper sitting. Even though the vote of no confidence might not happen on Monday, he says, it will happen sooner or later. They cannot postpone it indefinitely and another sitting looms in July. If the current government truly doesn’t command the confidence of the house, then a general election could be the only way to break the political deadlock. While the people might prefer prioritising of health and economy over politicking, he says, they want a legitimate government to preside over those.
Read MoreToday, we focus on freedom of expression as the MCO exposes several cover ups of public information, from restricted coverage of parliamentary sittings to the arrest of well-known radio DJ Patrick Teoh. YB Wong Chen tell us that information is fundamental to human rights and it is only through expressing opinions that proper representation take place. Questions do not create chaos, just accountability and they are essential in a democracy. Especially in a time of MCO, the government should not monopolise the media but give voice to many viewpoints.
Read MoreOn today’s show, the country is opening up slowly as everyone tries to get to grips with new Standard Operating Procedures and new standards of normal. Lawyer Abun Sui tells us that he has opted to keep his legal practice closed even though he could apparently accept clients if he wanted, even while the courts remain closed. Many are confused by the CMCO, extended to 9 June, he says but few have continued practising their social distancing. The schools remain closed but even if they open, Abun says, he would most likely keep his kids at home.
Read MoreOn today’s show, the DUN sits for a brief moment just to pass the revised budget but with no time for debate. Dr Penguang tells us that the focus is still on food aid, but more on analysing the funding as no more payouts will be made despite the CMCO continuing into June. People will just have to find employment, it seems, so long as they are socially distanced. But at least they are getting some ATMs into the rural areas, as BSN put mobile units in from Pakan, Julau to Ulu Baram and Bario….
Read MoreOn today’s show, the no confidence motion tabled against PM8 Muhyiddin Yassin by PM7 Mahathir Mohamad is off again, on again. With Sarawak DUN sitting on 11 May and parliament on 18 May, the nation is wondering whether there will be any more about faces in Malaysian politics within the next weeks…..
Read MoreOn today’s show, as the announcement goes out that government projects will go ahead in green zones, we speak to George Lagong, the former Pelagus state assemblyman from Nanga Antawau about whether Baleh dam should come under this. He tells us that the dam construction is still in its early stages so how can it be considered essential at this moment?
Read MoreOn today's show we discuss whether Malaysia is ready to lift its movement control order, why some states are taking longer than others and if the poorest can realistically continue to wait it out without further government assistance. Health must come first, but who’s going to help the hungry?
Read MoreOn today’s show, we react to James Masing’s assertion that construction of the Baleh dam must go on, Covid crisis be damned! An essential service, he seems to think, that requires special consideration in the middle of this health crisis….
Read MoreOn today’s show, Sarawakians seem united in support of the State Government’s rejection of Muhyiddin’s sudden decision to open, alongside several other states across Malaysia, though the streets of Kuching have been filled with cars nonetheless. But where does this leave the Federal/State relationship with so many states in revolt and so many citizens uncertain.
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