12 September 2024
On Today Show
— Dennis Along, PKR Baram Communications Director – Social Media Slander Targets Roland Engan’s Efforts to Resolve Baram Logging Dispute
— George Laeng from Uma Akeh Baram – Sarawak to Export Power, But Rural Baram Still Struggles with Basic Services
— Fathira from MUDA Sarawak – Critics Question RM30 Million Flagpole as Rural Areas Struggle With Infrastructure
Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Dennis Along, Pengarah Komunikasi PKR Baram – Fitnah di Media Sosial Sasarkan Usaha Roland Engan untuk Menyelesaikan Pertikaian Pembalakan di Baram
— George Laeng dari Uma Akeh Baram – Sarawak Akan Mengeksport Tenaga, Tetapi Baram Pedalaman Masih Bergelut dengan Perkhidmatan Asas
— Fathira dari MUDA Sarawak – Pengkritik Persoalkan Tiang Bendera Bernilai RM30 Juta Sedangkan Kawasan Pedalaman Masih Berdepan Masalah Infrastruktur
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Special Randau
1. Tony Pua will testify in the case of the 1mdb lawsuit against Arul and Irwan on 17 September. 1mdb is demanding compensation for billions of ringgit in losses incurred following an investment of 1 billion dollars in a joint venture with PSI Limited in 2009. 1mdb also filed a separate civil suit against former prime minister Najib Razak who is currently serving time in prison for being found guilty in the rm42 million SRC fund case international.
2. Sarawak PKR Chairman - Roland Engan was able to unite the Penan people in Ba Data Bila Ulu Baram to oppose illegal logging. As a result of his report and disclosure, a total of 13 illegal logging workers in Ba Data Bila were arrested by the authorities. Despite the success, there are parties who slander him using the tiktok account "malu apa bossku" based in Singapore. A police report has been made and an investigation by the authorities has begun.
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Dennis Along, PKR Baram Communications Director
Social Media Slander Targets Roland Engan’s Efforts to Resolve Baram Logging Dispute
Yesterday, Dennis, Roland Engan and Nick Kelesau and Baram PKR members filed a police report against a Tik Tok account called "Malu Apa BossKu" which actively went viral with 2 tiktok videos related to Roland Engan, Sarawak PKR Chairman who was allegedly carrying several individuals and being abusive towards a driver a four-wheel drive car believed to be an employee of a logging company operating in Ba Data Bila- the Penan people's forest reserve.
Commenting on the text in the video mentions why Roland Engan, Sarawak PKR chairman, is acting like a thug, leading some individuals to act aggressively against the driver of a car. Another shows Roland Engan being insulted and scolded by a Penan for being involved in a logging dispute in the Ba Data Bila area. This is all slander - said Dennis. The tiktok video has been edited and tries to show Roland as an uncivilized and immoral party. In fact, it was the parties involved who acted rudely and some individuals with Roland tried to defend themselves. Dennis denounced the parties involved for being afraid to post the full/real video. Police investigation showed that the owner of the account was in Singapore. The police and MCMC are actively investigating. Roland went to Ba Data Bila at the invitation of the Penan people to resolve a case of dispute, a group of Penan people wanted logging and another group opposed. As a result of Roland's involvement - a total of 13 people involved in illegal logging have been arrested by the police as a result of an integrated operation with the forest department. Dennis concluded that the slanderous attack against Roland was because this party was depressed and unable to argue face to face. This shows that Roland's efforts to help the Penans have been effective and able to unite the Penans against illegal logging in Baram.
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George Laeng from Uma Akeh Baram
Sarawak to Export Power, But Rural Baram Still Struggles with Basic Services
George Laeng commented on the statement by the Premier of Sarawak, which was posted on TikTok, confirming that Sarawak will supply electricity to neighboring countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and Peninsular Malaysia.
In Sarawak, there are still many areas in the interior, especially Baram, that have to rely on unsatisfactory solar energy and their own generators. Why doesn't the GPS government prioritize the needs of its own people? In Sarawak, it's not just the issue of electricity, but also roads, which are a major concern for the people in rural areas. For example, in Baram, people still have to use logging roads to return to their longhouses. Why, to this day, has the government been unable to provide electricity, roads, and clean water to the people, despite Sarawak being identified as a high-income state while its people remain underdeveloped?
Land is increasingly being seized under the pretext that the people are living on government land. Yet, the people have been cultivating their land since their ancestors, and the GPS government, to this day, deliberately refuses to grant land titles to the indigenous people because the land is being taken away for so-called development.
There’s nothing wrong with the government wanting to carry out projects to sell electricity to other countries, but first fulfill the people's demands for electricity in rural areas, roads, clean water, healthcare clinics, and good schools. Then, as citizens, we will not oppose the government’s project to supply electricity to neighboring countries.
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Fathira from MUDA Sarawak
Critics Question RM30 Million Flagpole as Rural Areas Struggle With Infrastructure
On September 3rd, the giant Ibu Pertiwi flag was detached, raising questions about the cost of constructing the flagpole, which was meant to be an icon for Sarawak. As a proud Sarawakian, it is natural to take pride in her state. However, concerns arose when the flagpole was erected at a massive cost of RM30 million.
Fathira from MUDA Sarawak commented that such an amount could have been used to address more pressing issues, such as providing aid to the needy. The cost of the flagpole doesn’t end there. In the long term, many are aware there will be ongoing costs, such as maintenance. It is understood that the flag will be replaced regularly to keep it looking new.
She also pointed out that the government should have used the money to improve school facilities and provide access roads in rural areas. While the flag may be aesthetically pleasing, it does not bring any tangible benefits.