15 October 2024
On Today Show
> Dok Laing- Residents of Penang Long Tanyit, Belaga and Gereng Jadum- Residents of Penan Metalun, Murum – Shin Yang Logging Camps Become the Only Source of Overpriced Essentials for Penan Villagers
> Geoffrey Tang, chairman of ROSE – Sarawak’s 2021-2024 Manifesto Under Public Scrutiny: ROSE Launches BICARA KAMEK
> George Laeng from Uma Akeh Baram – Sarawak Needs Real Change, Not Empty Promises
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Dok Laing - Penduduk Penang Long Tanyit, Belaga dan Gereng Jadum - Penduduk Penan Metalun, Murum – Kem Pembalakan Shin Yang Menjadi Satu-Satunya Sumber Keperluan Asas yang Mahal untuk Penduduk Penan
> Geoffrey Tang, pengerusi ROSE – Manifesto Sarawak 2021-2024 di Bawah Pengawasan Awam: ROSE Melancarkan BICARA KAMEK
> George Laeng dari Uma Akeh Baram – Sarawak Memerlukan Perubahan Sebenar, Bukan Janji Kosong
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Special Randau
1. Najib Razak withdrew the appeal regarding the US$681 million mareva injunction order, arguing that the appeal had become academic. A mareva injunction is a court order to prevent Najib from disposing of property pending the resolution of the legal action. In 2002, 1mdb obtained an injunction against Najib and his agents, freezing assets related to a US$681 million claim against Najib before the civil suit case was settled.
2. The forest department and the state government of Sarawak canceled the UBFA which aimed to conserve the forest in the long term, but were more interested in giving a logging license to Borneoland Timber Resources who have close ties to Sarawak Premier Johari Openg.
3. Government subsidies for cheaper necessities for rural residents do not reach the target group. The people of Penan appealed to the government to look at their problems more carefully.
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Dok Laing- Residents of Penang Long Tanyit, Belaga and Gereng Jadum- Residents of Penan Metalun, Murum
Shin Yang Logging Camps Become the Only Source of Overpriced Essentials for Penan Villagers
Puan Dok Laing is a penan from Long Tanyit in the Linau river in Belaga. The journey from Belaga to Long Tanyit takes 9 hours by road using 4-wheel drive. Through the Shin Yang logging area. Doc informed that the prices of basic necessities in his village and some nearby villages are very expensive. They had to buy rice, flour, cooking oil and other necessities at a canteen in Shin Yang Abit Camp. This is a camp built by Shin Yang specifically to process reclaimed wood into plywood. Here, the cheapest price for a 10kg bag of rice is RM45. Some are rm50, rm60 to rm70 depending on the brand. LPG gas barrel price rm45. The price of daily necessities here is twice as expensive as the nearby town of Bintulu or Belaga.
Asked whether the government allocated RM225 million in subsidies for companies to send 7 types of basic necessities to rural areas so that the prices remain cheap like in other places. According to Mrs. Doc. Indeed, there are goods like that that reach our village. But not much and not enough for the population. There are up to 20 rice combs, while we have 200 families in Long Tanyit. So is financial assistance to poor families. Some get rm300, rm400 and some get rm600 once they get it. But to withdraw the money from a nearby bank requires an expensive fare. To go to Belaga the return cost for one person is rm200 and to go to Bintulu is rm250. The aid given by the government is used up to pay the fare only. We hope in the budget that will be presented by the prime minister. The problems we face will be addressed. The story from Gereng Jadum is more or less the same as told by Puan Dok. Metalun residents buy food items at Shin Yang's Majumas Logging Camp. It's expensive, but we have no choice. To go to the nearest town - the cost of transportation is very high - said Gereng. Unfortunately in our village the sale of subsidized goods has been stopped since 3 years ago. We don't know why. We ask the government again to supply the grocery stores in the village with subsidized goods to make our lives easier. The price of a subsidized LPG Gas barrel is rm26.60. but sold for Rm45 at Abit Camp Shin Yang.
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George Laeng from Uma Akeh Baram
*Sarawak Needs Real Change, Not Empty Promises*George Laeng comment on the initiative by ROSE, who invite Sarawak voters fill up the PUBLIC SURVEY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SARAWAK GOVERNMENT MANIFESTO (2021-2024)
He said that, there is a statement on a WhatsApp social media platform, emphasized that the Sarawak Government’s manifesto NO LONGER needs to be discussed. He stated that the people of Sarawak must change the leadership to a party that is more concerned about the well-being of the people.
“The people should not be swayed by the sweet promises of the GPS manifesto. After 61 years, Sarawak is still underdeveloped, so why continue to be deceived every election season? The people must have the courage to change Sarawak’s leadership."
“There are still many unfinished ‘sick projects’ in Sarawak, and the people's money is continually being siphoned off with every government project implementation. What is the true credibility of the Sarawak state government for its people?”
“With this, we must reject GPS entirely. Do not let our rights be sold out by GPS for the sake of money.”
George urged the people to fill out an evaluation form for the Sarawak Government’s manifesto, assessing what they have achieved during this term.
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Geoffrey Tang, chairman of ROSE
Sarawak’s 2021-2024 Manifesto Under Public Scrutiny: ROSE Launches BICARA KAMEK
ROSE has launched a survey titled BICARA KAMEK - Public Survey on the Implementation of the Sarawak Government Manifesto (2021-2024) .
ROSE's Chairman, Geoffrey Tang, stated that BICARA KAMEK is an initiative by the Society for Community Empowerment (ROSE) to assess the satisfaction level of Sarawakians regarding the implementation of the Sarawak government manifesto for 2021-2024.
According to the Dewan Bahasa Dictionary, a manifesto is a public declaration of the policies or goals of a political party before an election. In other words, a manifesto is a set of promises made by a political party if they win an election. It can also be understood as a written declaration or statement by an individual or a group, representing a party or organization, outlining promises to the public. Manifestos play a significant role in shaping trust, honesty in social history, and the spread of political ideas. In every election, manifestos are marketed as if they were sacred texts, offering numerous promises if any political party wins—whether to secure parliamentary or state assembly (DUN) seats or to form a new government thereafter.
Geoffrey Tang mentioned that the survey report is expected to be released in December. Before that, he urges the people of Sarawak to actively participate by filling out the survey and answering truthfully about whether their experiences and challenges align with the promises made in the GPS government’s manifesto. He emphasized that a manifesto is not just a slogan but a commitment and promise made to the people.
The Society for Community Empowerment (ROSE) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) led by the people of Sarawak, with the goal of empowering Sarawakians to actively engage in the democratic process necessary for the development of the country.
Fill up the survey https://forms.gle/xXhL13YRmmMVQNeh6