10 May 2024
On Today Show
— Randau by SR and MN
— Special Randau by SR
— Thomas Fan, Chairman of Engage – The Freedom Fund 2.0: Standing Up Against Defamation Lawsuits
— Oscar Ling, DAP Member of Parliament Sibu – A Call for Action: Improving Rural Healthcare in Sarawak
— Meneng Ibris, the Women's Chief of PKR in Opar – Community-Centered Advocacy: PKR Opar's Approach
Topik Pada Hari Ini
- Thomas Fan, Pengerusi Engage - Dana Kebebasan 2.0: Melawan Tuntutan Fitnah
- Oscar Ling, Ahli Parlimen DAP Sibu - Seruan untuk Tindakan: Memperbaiki Penjagaan Kesihatan di Pedalaman Sarawak
- Meneng Ibris, Ketua Wanita PKR Opar - Advokasi Berpusatkan Komuniti: Pendekatan PKR Opar
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*Special Randau*
1. Senate Speaker- Mutang Tagal passed away at the National Heart Institute. Aged 69, Mutang Tagal garnered attention as the first Lun Bawang ethnic to become Senate Speaker.
2. SPMR Chief Commissioner's Contract- Azam Baki's contract extended for another year.
3. Kuala Kubu Baru By-Election- According to the Ilham Centre, PH has a slight advantage to retain and win in the upcoming by-election. Tomorrow, voters will decide whether to choose DAP or PN-BERSATU.
4. Donate as low as RM10 as a sign of appreciation and gratitude to Clare RB and colleagues who bravely exposed the world's biggest scandal, 1MDB. Without Clare's courageous exposure, it would have been impossible to defeat Najib/Rosmah and UMNO/BN. You can donate through the sokong.org platform.
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Thomas Fan, Chairman of Engage
*The Freedom Fund 2.0: Standing Up Against Defamation Lawsuits*
Yesterday, the Chairman of Engage, Thomas Fan, launched the "Freedom Fund 2.0" to collect donations from the public to help Clare RB, Gerakbudaya, and Vinlin Press pay a fine of RM300,000 and another RM120,000 for legal costs. Clare RB, Gerakbudaya, and Vinlin Press were found guilty of defaming the Sultanah of Terengganu, Sultanah Nurzahirah, in Clare's book titled "Sarawak Report: The Inside Story Of The 1MDB Expose" first edition. In the book, Clare was accused of defamation by writing that Sultanah Nurzahirah introduced Jho Lo to TIA (1MDB). After being informed of the mistake, in the second edition, Clare RB corrected the statement to reflect that it was actually the sister of the Sultan of Terengganu who introduced Jho Lo to TIA. Despite the correction, Sultanah Nurzahirah continued with the lawsuit against Clare. So far, Clare RB has managed to raise RM128,000 but is still short of RM292,000. When asked why the Malaysian people should help contribute to paying the fine for Clare, Thomas emphasized that Clare was the first person to expose the 1MDB scandal involving Najib and Rosmah, which ultimately led to the downfall of UMNO BN in the 2018 general election. If Clare had not exposed Najib's wrongdoing, it would have been impossible for a change in government to occur. As Malaysians, we should feel proud and grateful to Clare for her bravery, as her actions led to a change in government, the 1MDB case being brought to light, and Najib Razak being found guilty, a case that is still ongoing. Anyone can donate - even a small amount of RM10 as a token of appreciation to Clare RB, Gerakbudaya, and Vinlin Press. You can visit "sokong.org" or donate to Public Bank account 323 866 9514. If Clare and her colleagues win in the Federal Court, the funds collected will be used by Engage to help others facing lawsuits/fines for upholding their rights and freedom of speech. - Thomas Fann
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Oscar Ling, DAP Member of Parliament Sibu
*A Call for Action: Improving Rural Healthcare in Sarawak*
Recently, a health check-up activity was conducted in the outskirts of Sibu, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health from federal government, to provide health checks for villagers in rural and interior areas. Oscar Ling stated that modern people face various health problems, such as hidden high blood pressure and diabetes, and that dietary and lifestyle habits directly impact these conditions.
He mentioned that people in the interior areas rarely undergo regular health check-ups, so this activity aims to enter the community and ensure the health of those in the interior. Oscar Ling pointed out that there are visible clinics under the Sarawak government (GPS), but they lack basic facilities, and people in the interior areas also face the challenge of distance, leading them to choose not to seek treatment or undergo check-ups.
He stated that these interior clinics are managed by the State Health Department, so the GPS government must understand the healthcare needs of interior people to improve issues related to distance and lack of facilities.
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Meneng Ibris, the Women's Chief of PKR in Opar
*Community-Centered Advocacy: PKR Opar's Approach*
Meneng shared how she remains actively involved in the field despite not being a people's representative. She continues to provide strong support to women in generating income. Ms. Meneng assists with all basic needs, including agriculture and handicrafts. She has never received any assistance from MPs, but she continues her work in the field with honesty. She mentioned that there is a little financial aid from the central PKR. While in the field, political and current issues cannot be addressed as the focus is more on the daily lives of the multicultural population.
She stated that when the community no longer discusses politics, grassroots activists continue to enter the community and engage through various activities. Compared to GPS's representatives, who have resources, those without resources like them appear more representative.
She pointed out that only by entering the community, understanding the issues faced by the community, and assisting in support, can the community understand that there will be more opportunities to understand current political phenomena.
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