20 February 2024
On Today Show
— Tr. Mini ak Ringkai, Head of Long Ruan, Simunjan – Villagers' 2013 Lawsuit Against TH: Court Date Rescheduled for Tomorrow
— Nick Kelesau, Penan activist from Ulu Baram –Transparency Demanded in Sarawak Development Projects Allocation
— Jeffrery Ngui, Chairperson of Muda Sarawak – No Interference Allowed: MUDA's Stance on Donor Influence
Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Tr. Mini ak Ringkai, Ketua Kampung Long Ruan, Simunjan – Tarikh Mahkamah Dijadual Semula Untuk Esok bagi Tuntutan Penduduk Kampung pada 2013 Terhadap TH
— Nick Kelesau, aktivis Penan dari Ulu Baram – Permintaan Kejelasan dalam Projek Pembangunan Sarawak
— Jeffrery Ngui, Pengerusi Muda Sarawak – Tiada Campur Tangan Dibenarkan: Pendirian MUDA Mengenai Pengaruh Penderma
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*Special Randau*
1. 9 Long houses in Ruan Simunjan dragged Tabung Haji Pelita Simunjan Sdn.Bhd to court - for allegedly cheating in a joint venture to develop a palm oil plantation on the residents' NCR land. In fact, residents have been suing Tabung Haji since 2013, but their cases are often delayed. However, TH Pelita Simunjan brought the case to court on February 28, 2024 because the residents held a blockade to prevent the harvesting of palm oil from the Semalatong Farm.
2. Najib's lawyer Shafee Abdullah demanded that all documents obtained from Hong Kong and Switzerland through mutual legal assistance (MLA) be shared with the defense team. However, MACC Senior Superintendent Nur Aida Arifin disagreed because not all of the documents were relevant. Najib faces 4 charges of using his position to obtain bribes of RM2.3 billion and 21 charges of money laundering with the same amount.
3. Rafizi denies (PADU) the main database was hacked. Rafizi explained that only the sub-unit of the LPPKN- the country's Population and Family Development Board, was successfully hacked
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Tr. Mini ak Ringkai, Head of Long Ruan, Simunjan
*Villagers' 2013 Lawsuit Against TH: Court Date Rescheduled for Tomorrow*
Blockade 3rd Week Update.
This week marks the 3rd week for the residents of 9 longhouses in Ruan, Simunjan to hold a blockade to prevent the company TH- Tabung Haji from taking out palm oil from the Semalatong Farm. Semalatong Farm is a farm cultivated by TH as a result of cooperation with developing NCR land of local residents. However, when the oil palm produced the results, TH refused to hand over the profits of the plantation to the people who own the land. When investigated in detail. Apparently TH cheated the residents by taking their land but included the names of other people (who did not own the land) in the agreement document. Residents have taken the case to court since 2013 and the case has been postponed several times at TH's request.
However - tomorrow (February 21, 2024), at 9.00 am - according to TR. Mini ak Ringkai this case will be tried at the Kuching high court.
We hope there will be no more delays this time, said TR. Mini ak Ringkai. Lawyer Dominic Ng will represent the residents. On the other hand, on February 28, 2024, TH will sue the residents for holding a blockade. It is understood that TH has obtained a court order to ask residents to lower their blockade. Therefore, the court will hear the arguments of both sides. Although the case will be heard in court, we will continue the blockade - Said Tr. Mini ak Ringkai.
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Nick Kelesau, Penan activist from Ulu Baram
*Transparency Demanded in Sarawak Development Projects Allocation*
A post recently circulated on social media regarding the Borneo Post article dated 30th November 2018, stating that YB Dennis Ngau allocated RM 729 million for development projects approved by the Sarawak Government for the Telang Usan area to be implemented in 2019. The projects include 16 initiatives, with 8 aimed at upgrading existing roads to R1 standard and 8 for clean water supply.
One of the projects involves RM 10 million for clean water supply in Long Kevok, including a water intake and treatment plant, high-level tank, water booster station, and RM 5 million for building a single-lane iron bridge in Long Kevok, Sg. Layun. However, Nick Kelesau, a Penan community leader, stated that there is no visible iron bridge in Long Kevok, raising questions about the utilization of the RM 5 million.
He acknowledged repairs to roads within the village but noted that the condition of the main road outside the village, particularly in Ulu Baram, is poor, worsened during rainy seasons. Kelesau questioned whether the 2018 project budget announced by Dennis Ngau was utilized effectively and demanded transparency regarding all project details, including the amount spent and the parties involved. This transparency, he argued, would enable villagers to monitor and ensure the successful completion of projects for comprehensive inland infrastructure development.
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Jeffrery Ngui, Chairperson of Muda Sarawak
*No Interference Allowed: MUDA's Stance on Donor Influence*
On Daim, it is said that he is a godfather or the biggest funder of MUDA. Jeffrey's opinion is that this is not something new. MUDA has constantly been labeled as having big figures behind the scenes, including Tun Daim. His reaction to all these allegations is what the joke is about in today's headlines. Lately, there seems to be a planned attack against MUDA. Resignations from posts and quitting parties usually happen in every party, but when it happens in MUDA, it becomes a headline.
On Naimah, it was exposed that she is a member of MUDA and is said to be close to Syaid Sadiq, YB Ameera. This is not true, but we cannot stop anyone from joining the party. There is no endorsement, no scrutiny needed. They want to clear up a wall of load practice. Until they want to become leadership, then they will undergo some tests.
On funding issues, there is a limit of only RM200,000. Usually, MUDA goes for crowdfunding for any events. For those who donate in large amounts, they must also comply with party policy, which means they must not interfere with MUDA's principles. They cannot make any deals related to donations.
Regarding Daim's case, investigations must be done.