13 June 2024
On Today Show
— Thomas Jalong, Human rights and environmental activist – Thomas Raises Alarm on Poverty and Health in Malaysia's SDG Agenda
— Matek, social activist – Sarawak MPs Under Fire: Lack of Progress Despite Election Promises
— Zulhaidah Suboh, the PKR Sibuti branch chief – Community Development Prioritized Over Political Gain
Topik Pada Hari Ini
- Thomas Jalong, aktivis hak asasi manusia dan alam sekitar - Thomas Menaikkan Isyarat Bahaya tentang Kemiskinan dan Kesihatan dalam Agenda SDG Malaysia
- Matek, aktivis sosial - Ahli Parlimen Sarawak Ditembak: Kurangnya Kemajuan Walaupun Janji Pilihan Raya
- Zulhaidah Suboh, ketua cawangan PKR Sibuti - Pembangunan Komuniti Diprioritikan Berbanding Keuntungan Politik
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Special Randau
1. SDG- The Malaysian government's target to achieve optimal development in all areas by 2030. The SDG is a joint effort by all parties to develop policies and laws to achieve balanced development.
2. Proton apologized to the people of Sabah and Sarawak for making a mistake in labeling the map on the screen display during the launch of Malaysia's first electric vehicle (EV).
3. Hydro energy to ensure food safety. Surplus water from hydropower will be used for irrigation of rice cultivation. Sarawak is also trying to tackle the climate problem by planting 35 million trees and it has been achieved. Said the Premier of Sarawak. The Premier of Sarawak is indeed a good entertainer and promoter. The negative effects of dams on river life such as fish should be considered and even if there is a tree planting program. The felling of trees by logging companies has not yet stopped.
-----------------------------Thomas Jalong, Human rights and environmental activist
Thomas Raises Alarm on Poverty and Health in Malaysia's SDG Agenda
Thomas represented SAVE Rivers at the SDG-Sustainable Developmet Goal Forum at Hotel Raia Kuching on 8-9 June 2024. It was attended by almost all NGOs in Sarawak. The SDGs are efforts and initiatives at the international level to achieve sustainable development for each country. The development of each country will be measured through different areas such as health, education, environment, human rights, indigenous people's rights, poverty, basic facilities, land, food and so on. As a result of the data collected and analyzed, from some aspects Malaysia is still far behind and there are some aspects that are quite good and moderate. However, the Malaysian government's target to achieve the SDGs is 2030, which is less than 6 years from now. Hence the efforts of the government, NGOs and all parties to develop good policies and laws to ensure that the SDG goals for Malaysia are achieved by 2030. Thomas stressed that Malaysia is still far behind in terms of eradicating poverty and health facilities.
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Matek, social activist from Balingian Mukah
*Sarawak MPs Under Fire: Lack of Progress Despite Election Promises*
Issues related to MPs in our country have been posted on social media, with the public labeling some MPs as "longkang MPs," implying that only 30% of them are actually working. Matik shares the same opinion. From his observations, he questions what is happening to our communities, especially in Sarawak, where many problems and deficiencies are faced by the people. Particularly concerning is the lack of development progress, which seems to remain stagnant year after year. Promises made during election campaigns were vibrant, but post-election, there has been little to no implementation. Even with changes in power among MPs, there has been no improvement. For example, in the interior areas, a significant issue is the lack of proper roads. Not to mention the challenges with electricity and clean piped water supply. During the Gawai festival, people in the interior have to travel along bad or slippery roads due to rain. Usually, this time of year is supposed to be the dry season. However, due to climate change, heavy rain continues even during the Gawai festival. MPs have a responsibility to address these needs of the people. There are other issues as well, but to sum up, the Dayak areas are still far behind in terms of development.---------------------------
Zulhaidah Suboh, the PKR Sibuti branch chief
*Community Development Prioritized Over Political Gain*
Zulhaidah stated that the issue of invisible hands during the appointment of community leaders has long been practiced by politicians to strengthen their political support. However, what every community leader should do is focus on development and unity among the people they lead. All assistance from the federal government should be distributed evenly, not just among those of the same political ideology, because what is happening is favoritism in dividing government projects.Hopefully, the MADANI government can appoint a special Unity officer to monitor the progress of villages to ensure that no one is left behind.