2 August 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Iswardy Morni, Analisis Politik – Keputusan PRN di 6 negeri tidak akan menukar pentadbir dalam kerajaan pusat
> Chris Lau, Wartawan bebas dari Sarawak – Pilihan Raya Enam Negeri: Memahami Sentimen dan Trend Pengundi
> Agnes Padan, Aktivis Sosial – Tanpa Dokumen di Sarawak: Menyatukan Suara untuk membantu rakyat Sarawak mendapatkan Mykad
On Today Show
> Iswardy Morni, Political Analysis – PRN results in 6 states will not change the administrators in the central government
> Chris Lau, independent Journalist from Sarawak – Six States' Elections: Understanding Voter Sentiments and Trends
> Agnes Padan, Social Activist – Undocumented in Sarawak: Uniting Voices for helping Sarawakian get Mykad
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Iswardy Morni, Political Analysis
*PRN results in 6 states will not change the administrators in the central government*
Perikatan Nasional (PN/PAS) Youth Leader Ahmad Fadhil Shaari- said that it is not impossible that there will be a change of central government if PN wins big on the night of August 12. According to Ahmad - the constitution allows the change of government through various means. But Iswardy said that the method allowed by the constitution is a vote of confidence/no confidence in parliament. This method has been proven to fail in the opening session of the last term of parliament. While the second way, according to Iswardy is - support through a sworn statement (SD) but this way has been abolished through the anti-party jumping act. So the last way is with en bloc support. However, whatever the outcome of the PRN will not change the composition of the parliamentary seats. As such, there is no need for UMNO/GPS or GRS to change their support for the PMX-led government. After all, the service record of PAS and PPBM led by Muhyiddin Yassin is very bad - in the state government or the central government when they ruled. Therefore, Iswardy remains confident that the unity government will get the support of voters in the 6 states that hold elections.
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Chris Lau, independent Journalist from Sarawak
*Six States' Elections: Understanding Voter Sentiments and Trends*
Although the upcoming elections in the six states do not include Sarawak, Chris continues to observe the electoral developments in those states as he believes they can provide valuable insights for the upcoming Sarawak state election.
He points out that PAS, in particular, seems to be solely focused on playing the religious and racial card. Due to its strong religious identity, PAS is well aware that it cannot secure votes from non-Muslims. As a result, the party repeatedly uses religious and racial issues during the campaign to appeal to Muslim voters and gain their support. However, this approach is seen as extreme and untrustworthy by non-Muslims.
In addition, regarding Mahathir's endorsement of PAS, Chris believes that while there may still be some loyalists to Mahathir, the majority sees him as having limited influence. This observation is based on insights gathered from online sources.
The youth vote could be a decisive factor in the six states' elections. Beyond the parties' clashes on various issues, what matters most is how they can attract young people to come out and vote.
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Agnes Padan, Social Activistr
*Undocumented in Sarawak: Uniting Voices for helping Sarawakian get Mykad*
Before the formation of the Unity Government, the issue of undocumented individuals in Sarawak was often overlooked, and the chances of successful applications were very low. However, after the formation of the Unity Government, in Lawas alone, Agnes, who is in charge, has successfully handled up to 40 cases. She sees this as a positive start. Agnes emphasized that addressing the issue of undocumented individuals cannot rely solely on individual voices; it requires the involvement of more non-governmental organizations and activists to collectively raise this issue to the government's attention. If only one or two individuals make complaints, the problem will not resonate enough. Currently, applications and follow-ups are mainly done through online channels, but there are still many people in remote areas who are unaware of the process or how to track their applications. As a result, they have to personally visit the National Registration Department (JPN), which consumes time and money. Agnes believes that those who cannot apply or follow up through online means can seek assistance from community-based non-governmental organizations or activists. This way, unnecessary costs and time can be reduced.