15 September 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Randau Khas - Mengapa Sarawak Menentang Projek-Projek Empangan: Pengajaran dari Libya
> Iswardy Morni, Pakar Politik dari Sarawak - Soalan-Soalan yang Belum Dijawab Mengenai Projek-Projek Mega Sarawak
> Asraf, Jawatankuasa Pemandu Bersih - Memastikan sistem kehakiman dan keadilan ditegakkan
> Ramould Siew dari Tahabas - 916, 60 Tahun Hari Malaysia: Keperluan Pembangunan Luar Bandar Sarawak
> Chiew Choon Man, MP PKR Miri - Seruan untuk Pembiayaan Sukan yang Lebih Adil: Mengatasi Ketidakseimbangan di Sarawak dan Sabah
On Today Show
> Special Randau – Why Sarawak Resists Dam Projects: Lessons from Libya
> Iswardy Morni, Political Analyst from Sarawak – The Unanswered Questions of Sarawak's Mega Projects
> Asraf, Bersih Steering Committee – Ensuring Judicial Independence: Bersih's Call for Role Separation
> Ramould Siew of Tahabas – 916, 60years of MalaysiaDay: Sarawak's Rural Development Needs
> Chiew Choon Man, PKR MP of Miri – Calls for Fairer Sports Funding: Addressing Disparities in Sarawak and Sabah
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Special Randau
*Why Sarawak Resists Dam Projects: Lessons from Libya*
The devastating floods in Derna, Libya, and the collapse of two dams in Wadi Derna have highlighted the risks associated with dam construction. These dams, built in the 1970s to prevent floods, failed during the disaster, raising concerns about similar risks in other areas, including Sarawak.
the Libya dam disaster serves as a cautionary tale, shedding light on various risks associated with dam construction, including threats to lives, property, society, culture, and politics. Consequently, interior populations may harbor reservations about further dam construction, particularly if they doubt the government's ability to effectively manage these projects.
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Iswardy Morni, Political Analyst from Sarawak
*The Unanswered Questions of Sarawak's Mega Projects*
GPS implements mega projects for Kroni's profit, the people of Sarawak are marginalized.
For the past few weeks, the GPS Sarawak government has started testing the ART that will officially operate in Sarawak. According to Iswardy, the original plan of the Sarawak state government was to build an LRT at a cost of 10 billion ringgit. But changed to ART using hydrogen power at a cost of 5 billion ringgit. This makes the cost per km RM715.3 million. For Iswardy, this cost is very expensive and the RM5 billion spent on this ART project should be able to provide standard roads to the entire interior of Sarawak. The average construction cost per km of road in Sarawak ranges from 4 million to 12 million. Iswardy questioned why such an expensive project was implemented. Who will benefit the most? People or GPS cronies. We Sarawakians need explanations and details related to this project. The GPS Sarawak government should focus on the needs of the people first, not a mega project that will be used by a small group of residents and a few crony companies making huge profits. Because GPS does not want to cooperate with PH in Sarawak. I would like to ask GPS (Deputy Prime Minister Fadilah Yusuf). What is the status of MA63 which he chairs. PMX requested that all problems related to MA63 be resolved quickly (one month). However, until now Fadilah has failed to present any progress related to it. GPS cannot blame PMX if there is a delay in the implementation of MA63. On the other hand GPS is fully responsible for explaining what are the obstacles to the implementation of MA63 until now. The people of Sabah and Sarawak demand an explanation.
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Asraf, Bersih Steering Committee
*Ensuring Judicial Independence: Bersih's Call for Role Separation*
Bersih has consistently advocated for the separation of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles. This separation is crucial, as our country has faced issues where institutions like the Attorney General's office and other bodies like SPRM and PDRM have been used as tools to target and prosecute political opponents.
The Attorney General should serve as a legal advisor to the government, while the role of the public prosecutor should be to charge individuals with crimes. This separation is essential for maintaining a system of checks and balances and ensuring independence from executive power.
Regarding the timeframe of one year, there is a need for a clear and reasonable timeframe to prevent unnecessary delays. The Task Force's work should ideally be completed within 6 to 8 months, allowing for thorough research and preparation. This would enable the motions for separation to be presented during the upcoming finance debate.
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Ramould Siew of Tahabas
*916, 60years of MalaysiaDay: Sarawak's Rural Development Needs*
Speaking about 916, it appears that the achievement of true independence in Sarawak for the people of Sarawak is still far behind. This is because development in rural areas has not reached 50% for the people, such as paved roads, clean water, 24-hour electricity, healthcare facilities, and schools are still in a very poor condition.
The cost of living is still on the rise, such as the price of rice, and many netizens cannot comprehend this situation because they often blame the Unity government. This is not just a problem in Malaysia; in fact, it is an issue across the entire Asian region, which should be understood by the people.
The reform agenda of PMX cannot be implemented if the opposition keeps playing the religion and race card and constantly seeks ways to seize power.
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Chiew Choon Man, PKR MP of Miri
*Calls for Fairer Sports Funding: Addressing Disparities in Sarawak and Sabah*
Chiew has suggested that the federal government revise its sports funding formula to consider logistical factors and higher expenses in Sarawak and Sabah, especially for sports teams from rural areas. He argued that the current uniform rate of assistance for schools, including the Malaysian School Sports Council (MSSM), is outdated and inadequate for developing national sports. Chiew highlighted the challenges faced by students and sports teams in Sarawak and Sabah, such as higher transportation, accommodation, and food costs when participating in competitions. He emphasized the need for a more pragmatic funding formula to ensure equal opportunities for students nationwide and cited instances of teachers struggling to secure sponsorship for talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Chiew's proposal aims to address these disparities and enhance sports development in these regions.