18 January 2024
On Today Show
— Robertson John from Rumah Labang Nanga Seridan and Asan Banta from Rumah Putik, Sungai Bok Tinjar – Bumpy Roads, Silent GPS Gov and Timber Giants: Sarawak's Interior Villagers Bear the Burden of Repairs
— Abun Sui, Senator of PKR Sarawak – Community Engagement Urged Before Sungai Belaga Dam Construction
— Bill Jugah, Founder of Independent Coalition Of Natives (ICON) – PAS Seeking Support from Non-Muslims? Sarawak's Diverse Cultural Ideologies May Pose Challenges for PAS
Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Robertson John dari Rumah Labang Nanga Seridan dan Asan Banta dari Rumah Putik, Sungai Bok Tinjar – Jalan Berlubang, Kerajaan GPS dan Syarikat Balak Senyap: Penduduk Pedalaman Sarawak Menanggung Beban Yang Susah
— Abun Sui, Senator PKR Sarawak – Penglibatan Komuniti Digalakkan Sebelum Pembinaan Empangan Sungai Belaga
— Bill Jugah, Pengasas Independent Coalition Of Natives (ICON) – PAS Mencari Sokongan dari Bukan Muslim? Ideologi Budaya Pelbagai Sarawak Mungkin Menjadi Cabaran untuk PAS
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*Special Randau*
1. The residents of Tinjar Baram Area requested that a paved road be built in their Area, but the GPS government came with a proposal to build a dam. There is money to build mega dams, but no money to build safe roads for the people.
2. Another Trust Fund - Za Trust is linked to the wife and 2 children of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin who is currently being investigated. Its value is RM244.06 million.
3. The MACC is investigating and taking evidence from the former Prime Minister's son who built a wealth empire in the late 1990s.
4. The door of the Boeing plane that was torn off on the flight last Jan 5, 2024 was made in Malaysia.
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Robertson John from Rumah Labang Nanga Seridan and Asan Banta from Rumah Putik, Sungai Bok Tinjar
*Bumpy Roads, Silent GPS Gov and Timber Giants: Sarawak's Interior Villagers Bear the Burden of Repairs*
A video lasting almost 3 minutes went viral today. Showing a bulldozer repairing the red dirt road leading to Hulu Tinjar. According to the background voice of the video, The people of Tinjar are so disappointed with the administration of Sarawak Premier Johari Openg who uses state revenue for his own benefit and his cronies.
According to Robertson, what the video shows is a normal situation for Tinjar residents. Many longhouses spent their own money to improve the road because the GPS government's promise to improve the log road to their village was not fulfilled.
He said that, the road leading to his long house was impassable after being hit by floods a week ago. The background voice from the video urges the people to choose wisely in the upcoming elections.
Asan Banta also shares the road situation in Ulu Tinjar.
He said that the road to his house is a log road, only four-wheel drive vehicles can pass through the rickshaw and muddy road. They have repeatedly requested to be given a paved road, Until YB even came and saw the bad condition of the road that the villagers pass every day, but so far no action has been taken.
What is more difficult for them is that their agricultural products and palm fruits cannot be marketed because of the badly damaged roads. Even more unfortunate according to Asan, the road that has been paved starting from Lapok town is also badly damaged because everyday Shin Yang log trucks pass through it.
He suggest that the main roads to the longhouses must be paved for the convenience of the residents. Last week, Baram residents from Long Bemang had to collect a Toll of RM30 for each car passing through the Long Bemang log road. The money collected was used to hire a bulldozer to repair the road.
RFS urged ppl who facing same problem, please contact 60 13-551 5219
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Abun Sui, Senator of PKR Sarawak
*Community Engagement Urged Before Sungai Belaga Dam Construction*
Abun Sui urged the GPS government to engage in comprehensive consultations with affected communities before proceeding with the construction of cascading dams along Sungai Belaga. He emphasized that while the communities in the Belaga district support development, they seek active involvement and communication from the state government.
He pointed to the history of unfulfilled promises associated with the construction of Bakun and Murum dams in the Belaga district. He questioned the necessity of cascading dams, highlighting that the existing dams already generate sufficient electricity to meet current demand.
Abun Sui also raised concerns about the lack of information regarding the party or parties that initiated the request for the construction of cascading dams along Sungai Belaga. As of now, no local group or individual has come forward to claim responsibility for communicating with the state government on this matter.
If the state government is genuinely committed to developing the Belaga district, it should consider elevating the district to the 13th division of Sarawak. He expressed confidence that such a move would attract more development to the region.
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Bill Jugah, Founder of Independent Coalition Of Natives (ICON)
*PAS Seeking Support from Non-Muslims? Sarawak's Diverse Cultural Ideologies May Pose Challenges for PAS*
PAS Unity Bureau Chairperson Dr. Halimah Ali envisions a future where non-Muslims view the Islamist party as their top choice by the year 2030. While this aspiration may signal a shift in PAS's outreach strategy, political analysts assert that substantial changes to the party's stances and policies will be essential to achieve this ambitious goal.
Dr. Halimah, hailing from Marudi, Sarawak, stand for Kapar seat of Selangor in the last election, Sarawak activist Bill Jugah, commenting on Dr. Halimah's vision, points out the potential challenges that PAS may face in realizing this goal, particularly in states like Sarawak.
Bill Jugah highlights the cultural and religious diversity in Sarawak and expresses skepticism about PAS's ability to become the party of choice for non-Muslims without revisiting some of its core ideologies.
Jugah emphasizes that as long as PAS adheres to its current ideology, achieving widespread support among non-Muslim voters, especially in multi-racial and multi-religious states like Sarawak, seems improbable. The importance of acknowledging and addressing the diverse perspectives and needs of the population is crucial for any political party aspiring to broaden its appeal.