21 November 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Randau Istimewa – Populasi Buaya Balingian Meningkat: Mengesyorkan Pembangunan Empangan Sebagai Ujian Cadangan Penyelesaian Abang Jo
> Nick Kelesau, Jurucakap Penan Keruan – Empangan, Buaya, dan Kontroversi: Kebimbangan Nick Terhadap Rancangan Pembangunan Sarawak
> Chiew Choon Man, Ahli Parlimen PKR Miri – Gesaan Chiew CM untuk Penyelesaian Jangka Panjang: Mengemudi Pembasmian Kemiskinan Melalui Dasar Kerajaan
> Jeffrery Ngui, Pengerusi Muda Sarawak – Resonans Reformasi: Harapan dan Keprihatinan Orang Awam Selepas Satu Tahun PMX Annuar Ibrahim
On Today Show
> Special Randau – Balingian's Crocodile Boom: Recommending Dam Development as a Test of Abang Jo's Proposed Solution
> Nick Kelesau, Spokesperson for Penan Keruan – Dams, Crocodiles, and Controversies: Nick's Concerns Over Sarawak's Development Plans
> Chiew Choon Man, PKR MP of Miri – Chiew CM's Call for Long-Term Solutions: Navigating Poverty Alleviation Through Government Policies
> Jeffrery Ngui, Chairman of Muda Sarawak – Reform Resonance: Public Hopes and Concerns After One Year of PMX Annuar Ibrahim
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*Special Randau*
1. Sarawak State Assembly: YB. Balingian asked the minister to state the latest status of the crocodile population in Sungai Balingian and how the Sarawak government is dealing with the conflict between crocodiles and humans. The minister replied that there was a 37% increase in the crocodile population in the Balingian river from 2014 to 2023. RFS asked – So why build a dam in Baram or Tutoh, Build a dam in Balingian first which is proven to have a lot of crocodiles.
2. Sarawak State Assembly first passed the Environment (Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction) Bill 2023. Sarawak strives to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Bill also encourages carbon capture and storage. RFS- If you want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, why build more hydro dams?.
3 Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament - Kelvin Yee urges Putrajaya to enact an anti-discrimination Law - This is after a restaurant worker was fired for wearing a necklace with a cross pendant in a halal restaurant.
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Nick Kelesau, Spokesperson for Penan Keruan.
*Dams, Crocodiles, and Controversies: Nick's Concerns Over Sarawak's Development Plans*
Nick commented on the 3 giant Malaysian companies namely Petronas, CMS and Gamuda competing to build dams and venture into the renewable energy industry in Sarawak. Sarawak wants to build a dam in Trusan in Limbang and Lawas. Plus the Baram and Tutoh dams. According to Nick, the Penan people who are the majority living in the area feel depressed, worried, feel like they are being bullied and oppressed. We were not asked if we agreed or not. In addition, today the Sarawak state assembly conference reported an increase in the crocodile population in Sungai Balingian. According to the Premier, the construction of the dam is to control the increase in the crocodile population. The dam should be built in Balingian, not in Tutoh. According to Nick, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Bill 2023 that was approved in the State Assembly today is very good for protecting the environment. So the Sarawak government should stop building dams, stop logging and palm oil plantations that destroy the environment. If it is true that the Sarawak government wants to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Chiew Choon Man, PKR MP of Miri
*Chiew CM's Call for Long-Term Solutions: Navigating Poverty Alleviation Through Government Policies*
Chiew CM recently uploaded several cases on Facebook that involve assisting impoverished individuals in achieving self-reliance. Regarding poverty alleviation, he believes that the most crucial aspect is to assist the people in overcoming poverty through policy measures. Sustainable, inclusive, and enduring economic growth can be achieved through policies that help people escape poverty, ensuring a life free from hardship.
He mentioned that Prime Minister Anwar, in the 2023 and 2024 fiscal budgets, has emphasized significant plans to alleviate the financial burden on the people. The 2024 budget particularly highlights reducing government subsidies and increasing people's income.
Chiew CM pointed out that the federal government has consistently introduced poverty alleviation policies to permanently address the challenges faced by the people in their daily lives. This includes program initiatives under the economic sector, which are considered long-term solutions. He believes that genuine help for people to escape life's difficulties comes from government policies, and the ultimate goal is achieved through practical implementation.
According to information, the Sarawak State Assembly began its session yesterday, with Abang Jo proposing a budget that suggests an increase in operating and development expenditures from RM11.53 billion in 2023 to RM13.61 billion in 2024, an increase of RM2.098 billion or 18%. Among the 12 strategic points, the 11th point is related to poverty alleviation and enhancing people's well-being. RFS will follow up on the state assembly meetings to understand how Abang Jo plans to concretely combat poverty.
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Jeffrery Ngui, Chairman of Muda Sarawak
*Reform Resonance: Public Hopes and Concerns After One Year of PMX Annuar Ibrahim*
On the anniversary of PMX Annuar Ibrahim's one-year tenure as Prime Minister on November 20, 2023, Jeffrey Ngui expressed satisfaction with the progress made during the initial 100 days in office. However, as the focus shifts to the government's efforts in combating corruption, concerns have arisen about the apparent freedom of certain high-profile individuals. Despite ongoing investigations, law enforcement agencies claim a lack of evidence, resulting in cases being dropped or marked as "Did Not Amount to Anything" (DNAA).
The public is growing increasingly frustrated with the perceived lack of accountability for prominent figures involved in corruption allegations. Many cases end with DNAA, raising questions about the effectiveness of the anti-corruption measures in place. There is a shared desire among the citizens for the current government, led by PMX Annuar Ibrahim, to enforce genuine reforms that address corruption at its roots.
The call for strict actions against high-profile individuals is gaining momentum, with the expectation that the government will take a firm stance against corruption to ensure a stable and strong unity government. The sentiment among the public is that, given the current leadership's influential position in Malaysia, it is crucial to seize this opportunity to implement substantial reforms across all institutions.
The people are urging PMX Annuar Ibrahim and his administration to fulfill the promises of reform that have been voiced for the past two decades. This critical period in Malaysia's governance presents a unique chance to address longstanding issues and shape a more transparent and accountable future. The public's high expectations underscore the urgency for tangible reforms in all institutions, emphasizing the need for a united front against corruption and a commitment to the ideals that have been advocated for years.