13 November 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Dennis Along - Aktivis Sosial dan Alam Sekitar - Jeritan Pengiktirafan: Kesejahteraan Terlantar Pasukan Pengawal Sempadan Sarawak
> Nicholas Bawin, aktivis sosial - Pertikaian Tanah di Sarawak: Agenda Tersembunyi di Dana Pemetaan Geologi
> Jeffrey Ngui, pengerusi Muda Sarawak - Peralihan dalam Kepimpinan MUDA: Berlayar Selepas Peletakan Jawatan Syed Saddiq
On Today Show
> Dennis Along- Social and environmental activist – Cry for Recognition: The Neglected Welfare of Sarawak Border Scouts
> Nicholas Bawin, social activist – Land Disputes in Sarawak: The Hidden Agenda Behind Geological Mapping Funds
> > Jeffrey Ngui, chairman of Muda Sarawak - Transition in MUDA Leadership: Navigating Beyond Syed Saddiq's Resignation
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*special randau*
1. The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly session from November 20 to 29, 2023, why wasn't it broadcast live? Is there anything being hidden from the public knowledge? We urge that live broadcasts be conducted.
2. Sirul Azhar Umar and Azilah Hadri, former members of the UTK who murdered Altantuya Shaaribuu - their fate will be known soon. Azilah has been sentenced to death, but the sentence has not been carried out. Sirul Azhar was recently released from immigration detention in Australia and will be brought back to Malaysia.
3. The Sarawak Border Scouts should be given pensions, allowances, medals, citizenship, medical welfare, and be documented in the history books.
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Dennis Along- Social and environmental activist.
*Cry for Recognition: The Neglected Welfare of Sarawak Border Scouts*
Dennis Along collaborated with FB operator History Of Miri-Chang Yee to re-report the history of Sarawak Border Scouts (Special Task Force that guarded Sarawak's border security in 1964). In 1964 Sarawak Border Scouts was established through an understanding between the British-backed Commonwealth government and the newly established Malaysian government. This team is made up of local children who act to protect the security of Sarawak's borders from the threat of Kalimantan guerrillas. The team has received paramilitary training before being allowed to engage in assignments. Their greatest service was curbing the Malaysia-Indonesia confrontation and curbing communist influence from North Kalimantan. According to Dennis, many members of the Border Scouts team have died and those who are still alive are 70 to 80 years old. Their welfare is not taken care of. They were not given a pension, no special allowance, no land or house. It's more unfortunate that there are members of the Border Scouts who are still not given Malaysian/Sarawak citizenship. We feel called to stop this cruelty and neglect and we call on the community to report to us if they have family members who have served with the Sarawak Border Scouts. We will write down their history and report to the government of Sarawak and Malaysia so that they are given due recognition. We also want people to report to us if they have any family members who were paramilitary volunteers who were assigned from 1941 to 1946 to fight the Japanese invasion at that time. We feel they should also be appreciated and given the remuneration and appreciation they deserve. Many residents of Baram sacrificed their lives to preserve the peace of the country - Dennis Along said.
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Nicholas Bawin, social activist
*Land Disputes in Sarawak: The Hidden Agenda Behind Geological Mapping Funds*
Nicholas Bawin commented on Awang Tengah's intention to allocate an additional 300 million from the federal government for geological mapping purposes.
According to Mr. Nicholas Bawin, the true purpose of geological mapping is a method for studying raw materials within the land. If the government discovers so-called oil, gas, or coal in the native people's land, the mineral resources would belong to the government and not to the indigenous people who own the land. This situation would be detrimental to the landowners.
Mr. Nicholas Bawin also mentioned that the measurement of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land and granting land titles to the people should be prioritized. Unfortunately, the state government does not recognize the majority of NCR lands owned by the people.
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Jeffrey Ngui, chairman of Muda Sarawak
Transition in MUDA Leadership: Navigating Beyond Syed Saddiq's Resignation
In a recent turn of events, YB Syed Saddiq, the founder and president of the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA), has stepped down from his position following a guilty verdict in a recent court case. Saddiq, a bright star in the political arena, has been a prominent figure consistently attracting media attention. As the news of his resignation reverberates, questions arise about the future of MUDA without its charismatic leader.
The decision to step down, pending the disposal of his appeal, has left many wondering about the fate of MUDA, an organization that has been synonymous with Syed Saddiq. A recent central executive meeting held by the party sheds light on the steps forward. YB Amira Aisah, ADUN Putri Wangsa, has assumed the role of acting president, marking a crucial transition in MUDA's leadership.
The party acknowledges the challenges ahead, recognizing that Syed Saddiq's absence will require them to navigate uncharted territory. However, MUDA sees this as an opportunity for other members, both at the federal and state levels, to step into the limelight. For too long, Syed Saddiq has been the face of MUDA, consistently in the media spotlight. The party is keen on reshaping this narrative and showcasing the diversity and strength of its members beyond a single individual.
MUDA's recent central executive meeting sets the stage for discussions on the way forward. A meeting with the acting president, YB Amira Aisah, is on the horizon, where plans for the future will be charted. The party is acutely aware of the public's perception, often labeling them as a "court cluster." This presents a challenge, but MUDA is determined to dispel this notion and demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity.
While Syed Saddiq's departure undoubtedly leaves a void, MUDA remains optimistic about the potential for growth and renewal. The party sees this transition as an opportunity for its members to be known to the public, beyond the shadow of a single individual. As they embark on a new chapter, MUDA is poised to prove that it is more than the sum of its parts and that its commitment to democratic ideals transcends any individual leader.