14 August 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Gabril Atong, aktivis sosial Punan – Kekayaan Untuk Siapa? Meneroka Dimensi Politik Dana Kekayaan Masa Depan Sarawak
> Thomas Fann, Pengerusi Bersih 2.0 – Selepas Pilihan Raya: Kerajaan Negeri Kekal, tetapi Kesalahan Pilihan Raya Menimbulkan Kebimbangan
> Abun Sui, Senator PKR Sarawak – Penekanan PN Terhadap Isu 3R Mempengaruhi Keputusan Pilihan Raya Enam Negeri
On Today Show
> Gabril Atong, Punan social activist – Wealth for Whom? Exploring Political Dimensions of Sarawak's Future Wealth Fund
> Thomas Fann, Chairperson of Bersih 2.0 – Election Aftermath: State Governments Remain, but Election Offenses Raise Concerns
> Abun Sui, Senator of Sarawak PKR – PN's Emphasis on 3R Issues Influenced Six States Election Results
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Gabril Atong, Punan social activist
*Wealth for Whom? Exploring Political Dimensions of Sarawak's Future Wealth Fund*
Gabril commented on the launch of the Sarawak Future Wealth Fund launched by the Premier of Sarawak today, with an initial fund of RM8 billion. Generally, it is the right course of action. But is it politically motivated which will eventually become the material of the GPS campaign, to prove that GPS is a successful party in building wealth for future generations.
According to Gabril, Sarawak is the state with the most poor people in Malaysia, but the state with the most agricultural products. Why can't the state government allocate some money to free poor families in Sarawak from the shackles of poverty. I am also not convinced of the honesty and transparency of GPS government administration in Sarawak. I am not convinced that they will manage these funds transparently and responsibly. For example in the past - ASSAR was established to generate wealth for the people of Sarawak. Finally ASSAR was closed without reasonable explanation. What is the final statement of the ASSAR account. LCDA was established to develop the land of the Sarawak Indigenous/Dayak NCR. But in the end many Sarawakians were cheated and many cases ended up in court. This is among other examples of how GPS bullies the people of Sarawak. Another hot issue last week - related to the Sarawak Premier's son being appointed as an independent Director of BERJAYA Land. Berjaya Land is one of the largest real estate developers in Malaysia. Why was Abang Abdillah Izzarim (son of the Premier of Sarawak) appointed to that position? Is it because he is capable or to make it easier for BERJAYA Land to get projects and contracts in Sarawak. This is a conflict of interest. The children of state officials were appointed to certain positions when their father was the head of the state administration. I am very disappointed with the GPS administration in Sarawak - Gabril said.
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Thomas Fann, Chairperson of Bersih 2.0
Election Aftermath: State Governments Remain, but Election Offenses Raise Concerns
The result from recent 6 states election where previous states" govt all retained their respective state govt. 3 on east coast Kelantan, Kedah and Kelantan remained under PAS and PN, while Penang , N. Sembilan and selangor remained in the hand of PH and BN
In Bersih observation during campaigned period, where several election offence were detected and must be investigated. There were voters identification already used by others to cast their vote. This is stolen identity. Police report already been lodged. And another issue in Seberang Jaya where PH candidate was found printed mock ballot papers to influence the voters to vote for PH.
Police may open investigation paper. Also Acting Menteri Besar Sanusi after he marked his ballot paper he then showed it up. That is also an offence under Sec 5 of election offence. Also the police will investigate . Also reported that Damansara Hot Booth where parties still campaigned during polling day.
Bersih was satisfied with turn out percentage. Usually state election turm always low. But this time round the turn out was about 70 percent. This is good turn out. Good job .
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Abun Sui, Senator of Sarawak PKR
PN's Emphasis on 3R Issues Influenced Six States Election Results
Following the recent peninsula state elections, Abun Sui comment that opposition coalition wins to Perikatan Nasional's (PN) focus on race, religion, and royalty (3R) matters. Despite PN making gains in PH strongholds like Selangor, both sides retained three states each.
Abun Sui acknowledged PH's solid performance, particularly in Selangor. However, he pointed to PN's use of 3R issues as a reason for some seat shifts. Urban and mixed-ethnic areas continued to favor PKR and DAP.
He urged effective handling of 3R-related concerns, emphasizing that electoral victories should align with competent governance.
Abun Sui cautioned against changing the federal government, praising Anwar Ibrahim's administration for boosting investments. He anticipated the unity government's stability.
For Sarawak, he speculated the election impact might not be direct but warned of potential distancing due to 3R emphasis.In the state elections, PH-BN retained Penang, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan, while PN kept Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah.
PH-BN achieved two-thirds majorities in Penang and Negeri Sembilan, securing 29/40 and 31/36 seats. PN swept Terengganu, and in Kedah and Kelantan, they won 33/36 and 43/45 seats respectively.