1 August 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Dennis Along, Pengarah Komunikasi PKR Baram – Mengapa Ibraco mendapat projek RM 529.83 Juta tanpa tender?
> Barnie Lasimbang, aktivis alam sekitar dari Sabah – Penyalahgunaan FPIC: Proses Persetujuan yang Diragui dalam Projek NCA Sabah
> Peter Hee, ahli DAPSY dari Miri – Laluan Menuju Hak Pendidikan dan Kewarganegara
> Robert, aktivis sosial dari Bintulu – Cawangan Sadia di luar Bandar: Meneruskan Perjuangan Hak Dayak
On Today Show
> Dennis Along, PKR Baram Communications Director – Why Ibraco got the RM 529.83 Million project without tender?
> Barnie Lasimbang, environmental activist from Sabah – FPIC Abuse: The Questionable Consent Process in Sabah's NCA Project
> Peter Hee, a member of DAPSY (Democratic Action Party Youth) in Miri – A Path to Education and Identity
> Robert, social activist from Bintulu – Suburban Sadia Branches: Continuing the Fight for Dayak Rights
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Special Randau
> Developments of campaigns in 6 states.
> Debate between Rafizi and Bachok's Member of Parliament will take place on August 9, 2023, with the topic "A Better Malaysia."
> PN Chairman - Muhyiddin Yassin raised the issue of religion in the campaign, questioning the PMX administration's failure to appeal in the Kalimah Allah Jill Ireland case.
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Dennis Along, PKR Baram Communications Director
*Why Ibraco got the RM 529.83 Million project without tender?*
On July 28, Ibraco Construction Sdb.Bhd received the LOA- Letter of acceptance from JKR Sarawak. For the Project worth RM529.83 million for the construction of a bridge in Batang Semarahan and a 9 KM long 2 lane four lane road from Batang Samarahan to Batang Sadong.
Dennis questioned why Ibraco obtained a contract worth more than half a billion ringgit without an open tender. Is it because Ibraco is related/owned by Taib Mahmud TYT Sarawak? According to Dennis, why are the bridge and road projects only concentrated in the PBB-Melayu Melanau party area? Whereas for more than 60 years the people in Baram and the upper reaches of Rajang, Limbang and Lawas have been waiting for a road to reach their village. What Sarawak Premier Abang Joe is doing is contrary to what PMX Anwar Ibrahim wants.
Dennis also questioned why during the absence of Taib TYT Sarawak, no acting was appointed? For Dennis, the people of Sarawak have the right to ask and question the unfair actions that took place in the administration of Abang Joe in Sarawak.
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Barnie Lasimbang, environmental activist from Sabah
*FPIC Abuse: The Questionable Consent Process in Sabah's NCA Project*
Recently, a concerning case came to light where a company involved in the National Conservation Area (NCA) collaborated with the Sabah government to organize a closed-door seminar at KDCA (Kadazandusun Cultural Association) and invited 16 so-called cultural associations of Sabah natives.
The purpose of this seminar was to obtain Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) from these associations, but it was evident that they did not fully understand the true meaning and purpose of FPIC.
During the seminar, only representatives from the company responsible for the NCA were present, and they purportedly convinced the representatives of these cultural organizations to provide their consent. This approach is troubling as it deviates from the standards set by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which emphasizes that FPIC is a mechanism to protect the rights of indigenous communities and not a tool for justifying government programs.
This manipulation of the FPIC process is used to suppress objections to controversial projects by the company and the government. Further investigation revealed that these cultural associations do not genuinely represent the respective ethnic groups they claim to represent. Instead, they were established by individuals with political connections and do not have significant membership support.
Some concerned citizens, like Barnie, took the initiative to reach out to friends and inquire whether these associations truly endorsed the NCA program. The shocking revelations raised doubts about the legitimacy of the consent obtained. In a proper FPIC process, an official document outlining the project's details should be provided to the affected communities well before any meeting or consultation takes place.
Unfortunately, in this situation, such a document was not given, which clearly constitutes an abuse of the FPIC process. Furthermore, when Barnie attempted to obtain documents related to the NCA through a legal case, he faced obstacles as the company and the government failed to provide a map showing the exact location of the project. This lack of transparency raises concerns about how the affected communities are expected to know the extent of the impact on their lands and livelihoods.
Overall, this case highlights a worrying trend where FPIC is misused to advance certain agendas without genuine consent from indigenous communities. Proper adherence to UNDRIP principles and transparent communication with the affected communities are essential to ensure the protection of their rights and prevent further manipulative practices in the future.
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Peter Hee, a member of DAPSY (Democratic Action Party Youth) in Miri
*A Path to Education and Identity*
PPD(District education office)→JPN(National Registration Department)→KPM(Ministry of Education)→MAHKAMAH(Court)→JPN(National Registration Department)→PPD(District education office)→KPM(Ministry of Education)
It has been a lengthy process for Peter Hee, a member of DAPSY (Democratic Action Party Youth), to assist a 13-year-old schoolchild in gaining entry to secondary school. The child's father, who was from Sarawak, has passed away, and the mother is of Indonesian nationality. As a result, the child has not had proper identification documents since a young age, which has prevented them from enrolling in school smoothly. Without a Malaysian identity card (MyKad), the child cannot access free education and is required to pay several hundred Ringgit each month. Despite applying for a MyKad for several years, the process is still ongoing and the child has not yet obtained the necessary identification documents.
Peter Hee is committed to helping the child until they obtain their identity card (IC), and he hopes that the government, specifically the Unity Government, can also aid in resolving IC-related issues across the entire country.
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Robert, social activist from Bintulu
*Suburban Sadia Branches: Continuing the Fight for Dayak Rights*
Sadia Kuching branch aims to maintain a close relationship with the government, as stated by executive committee member Anthony Tukang. The current leadership has chosen this direction due to its practicality in the present circumstances.
Robert was formerly active in Sadia Bintulu branch, and he expressed his belief that Kuching Branch's alignment with the GPS state government is solely their decision and does not represent the decisions of all branches, including Bintulu, Sibu, and other suburban branches.
He pointed out that the suburban branches of Sadia are still addressing land issues and identification problems faced by the Dayak people. These problems result from mismanagement by the state government, making alignment with them unnecessary.
Instead, the focus should be on supervising and advocating for the rights of the Dayak people.
Robert also emphasized that the alignment of Kuching Branch with GPS might lead to confusion regarding Sadia's purpose. He clarified that Sadia is committed to assisting both Dayak and non-Dayak people, as long as they face indigenous rights issues, especially those related to lacking identification documents and encroachment on customary lands.