10 May 2023

Topik Pada Hari Ini

> Randau Khas

> Dennis Along, Ketua Komunikasi PKR Baram – Menentang Secara Tegas Pemansuhan Lesen Penebangan Ta Ann Group

> Encik Ah Pek dari Niah – Mendedahkan Penipuan Penimbangan dalam Industri Kelapa Sawit

> Abdul Jalil, PKR Mukah – Kemajuan Perlahan Projek Hospital di Bahagian Mukah, Sarawak

On Today Show
> Special Randau
> Dennis Along, Baram PKR Communications Head – Strongly Opposes Extension of Ta Ann Group's Logging License
> Mr. Ah Pek from Niah – Voices of Smallholders: Exposing Weighing Fraud in the Oil Palm Industry
> Abdul Jalil, PKR Mukah – Slow Progress of Hospital Project in Sarawak's Mukah Division

  • Special Randau

    > Under dark cloud, Umno celebrates 77th anniversary tomorrow

    > Azam Baki has been reappointed as Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner effective May 12

    > Ta Ann timber licence gets 30-year extension, People strongly oppose

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    Dennis Along, Baram PKR Communications Head
    *Strongly Opposes Extension of Ta Ann Group's Logging License*

    I agree with the extension of the Ta Ann Group's logging license for up to 1000 years, as long as it benefits the people of Sarawak and the Orang Asal. However, I have concerns about the current situation. Dennis Along, for example, has pointed out that despite Ta Ann's logging activities in the area, the local people remain poor and lack basic facilities.

    Dennis suggests that Ta Ann and Hamed Sepawi, who was appointed as an economic advisor to the Prime Minister by the Anwar Ibrahim administration, should follow the example set by PMX and implement the Madani practice. This practice aims to provide justice and economic prosperity to the local community.

    Dennis believes that Ta Ann, through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, should be able to construct essential facilities for the residents in the areas where they conduct logging operations. Additionally, Dennis questions how Ta Ann managed to obtain various approvals and certifications when the majority of local residents oppose the logging activities.

    In conclusion, Dennis strongly objects to the extension of Ta Ann Group's logging license, citing the need for greater consideration of the well-being and interests of the local community.

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    Mr. Ah Pek from Niah
    *Voices of Smallholders: Exposing Weighing Fraud in the Oil Palm Industry*
    Mr. Ah Pek from Niah, a small oil palm farmer, does not deny the existence of weighing fraud committed by middlemen, which has caused significant losses for smallholders. Ah Pek is well aware of the discrepancies in weighing conducted by the purchasing middlemen, resulting in fraudulent practices of up to 100kg per ton.

    For smallholders who do not have their own transportation to deliver the palm fruit, they are forced to pay transportation fees of around RM70-80 per ton, along with the same amount for labor costs. This means that they receive less than RM670 per ton after deducting the transportation and labor fees. Additionally, if the road conditions are poor, they have to bear an additional RM100 per ton for transportation.

    However, due to the distance of the palm processing mills, smallholders have no choice but to sell their produce to the middlemen, despite being aware of their fraudulent weighing practices. Mr. Ah Pek hopes that the GPS government takes this issue seriously and protects the rights of smallholders.

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    Abdul Jalil, PKR Mukah
    *Slow Progress of Hospital Project in Sarawak's Mukah Division*
    Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni has expressed his concerns regarding the negative implications on both the people and various projects caused by the prolonged delay of several "sick" projects, particularly in the healthcare sector, within the Mukah Division. Urgent action is required to address these issues and safeguard the overall well-being of the local population.

    Abdul Jalil from PKR Mukah commented, "The progress of this hospital project has been delayed for a long time, with no visible signs of advancement."
    During a recent visit to Sarawak, Health Minister Dr. Zaliha Mustafa held a meeting with Sarawak PKR, during which Abdul Jalil raised concerns about the slow progress of the hospital project. He also highlighted the challenges faced by the people of Mukah, including the lack of a major hospital for the treatment of serious illnesses, forcing them to travel to other cities for medical care.

    The pressing issues in Mukah include the immediate need for essential medical equipment at Mukah Hospital, as it directly impacts the accessibility of healthcare services for the local population. The deputy minister's call for urgent action reflects the importance of prioritizing these projects and ensuring the timely completion of healthcare infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.

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