26 April 2024
On Today Show
— Jeffery Baudi, Resident Representative of SFI Housing Park – Lack of Awareness or Action? Sabah Chief Minister Faces Backlash Over SFI Workers' Concerns
— Paul Wan from Long Lama, Baram – Long Lama's Hospital Crisis: A Clear Need, No Question
— Ann Teo, chairperson of Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) – ROSE Defends DAP's Dual Role: State Opposition, Federal Coalition
Topik Pada Hari Ini
- Jeffery Baudi, Wakil Penduduk Taman Perumahan SFI - Kekurangan Kesedaran atau Tiada Tindakan? Ketua Menteri Sabah Menghadapi Tentangan Berikutan Isu Pekerja SFI
- Paul Wan dari Long Lama, Baram - Krisis Hospital Long Lama: Kehendak Yang Jelas, Tiada Soalan
- Ann Teo, Pengerusi Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) - ROSE Membela Peranan Dwibahasa DAP: Pembangkang Negeri, Pakatan Persekutuan
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*Special Randau*
1. The owner of a petrol station in Selayang, Selangor, was fined RM30,000 for selling RON95 petrol to foreign vehicles. Judge Nor Rajiah Mat Zin imposed the fine on Mohammad Naziruddin Hassan, 61. Naziruddin was charged with violating regulation 12A of the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. This is the first time such a case has been prosecuted and sentenced in court. The PMX administration's firmness is to prevent the misuse of petrol subsidies for those who are not eligible. On October 2, 2023, a petrol station owner in Petaling Jaya was also fined RM100,000 for selling diesel in tanks.
2. Update on the trial of abuse of power and money laundering involving 1MDB funds of RM2.21 billion, involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak. According to the prosecution's witness, Najib was given full opportunity to refute the allegations during MACC's investigation in 2018. However, Najib did not fully utilize this opportunity. Najib is alleged to have received kickbacks of RM90,899,927.28 from the purchase of 2 independent power producers (IPP) in 2012 - namely Mastika Lagenda Sdn Bhd and Tanjong Energy Holding Sdn Bhd. The trial will resume this Saturday.
3. Assault case against SFI workers - Evidence that the Sabah state government is irresponsible and inhumane. The Sabah state government has no clear action or plan to help SFI workers who have long served and contributed to the company. SFI is a subsidiary of Yayasan Sabah. As of May, it has been a year since over 600 SFI workers were left unemployed. Their residences have had their electricity and water supplies cut off. We need attention and defense from the state government - said Jefferi Baudi.
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Jeffery Baudi, Resident Representative of SFI Housing Park
*Lack of Awareness or Action? Sabah Chief Minister Faces Backlash Over SFI Workers' Concerns*
Jeff expressed his disappointment with the response of Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor regarding the welfare issues of SFI workers discussed on the third day of the Sabah State Legislative Assembly. When questioned by the president of the Warisan party and opposition leader in the Sabah State Assembly, Shafie Afdal, Hajiji stated that he was not very familiar with the issues faced by SFI and would provide a written response. How can a chief minister still not know and not take action when the problems faced by SFI workers have been ongoing for almost a year? "If you don't know, we invite you to come and visit and see our situation for yourself," said Jeffery Baudi.
In his response during the State Assembly session, Hajiji also stated that the SFI workers who had been terminated had already been re-employed. Jeffery stated that less than 1% of the former workers who were terminated and are still residing in SFI housing have been re-employed. Instead, the SFI management has hired external workers as lorry drivers, security guards, and acacia wood cutters, and we don't know where they are from. In a press conference today, we urge Hajiji to visit and see our situation for himself. After that, make an immediate decision. If there is no decision, pay us 5 months' salary plus compensation—that's our demand," said Jeffery Baudi.
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Paul Wan from Long Lama, Baram
*Long Lama's Hospital Crisis: A Clear Need, No Question*
Paul Wan responded to the statement by Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman, who said he would consult with residents before deciding to upgrade the Long Lama clinic.
Paul Wan, a resident of Long Lama, has been following the development plan to build a hospital in Long Lama, which currently only has a clinic. For a long time, a specific site was earmarked for the hospital in Long Lama, but a mosque has been built there instead, raising questions about why a mosque was built on the hospital site. As a result, the Long Lama clinic has been relocated to Sungai Long Lama, but unfortunately, the clinic's location by the riverbank has eroded, and the clinic has had to rent the Long Lama Community Hall until now.
Paul questioned why the elected representatives in Baram are not serious about leveling the existing site to rebuild a hospital for the people instead of just a clinic. Baram is vast, but GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) seems to be neglecting the importance of healthcare facilities for the people of Baram, as the people are still waiting for a hospital.
Paul assures that 95 percent of the people of Baram want a hospital in Long Lama so they do not have to rush to Miri for emergencies. The road from Long Lama is also in disrepair and has not been fixed, which has caused ambulance drivers to face difficulties, leading to ambulance breakdowns while transporting patients to Miri Hospital. This should not be happening after 60 years of Sarawakian government rule. GPS politicians only talk about Sarawak progressing but do not act accordingly.
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Ann Teo, chairperson of Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE)
*ROSE Defends DAP's Dual Role: State Opposition, Federal Coalition*
ROSE a civil society organization (CSO), has defended the Democratic Action Party (DAP) against criticism from Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) senior vice-president Wong Soon Koh. Wong had suggested that DAP Sarawak members should relinquish federal positions due to alleged double standards in being part of the federal coalition government while serving as the opposition at the state level.
Ann Teo from ROSE stated that it is not wrong for a political party like DAP to be part of a federal coalition government while being in the opposition at the state level. Both the state and federal governments in Malaysia have distinct jurisdictions and powers as outlined in the Federal Constitution, some of which overlap.
Ann Teo also pointed out historical examples in Sarawak, such as the original Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS), which was a member of the federal Barisan Nasional (BN) government while being in opposition at the state level for years.
She emphasized that political parties have the right to choose their affiliations, and competition based on policies can lead to better checks on abuse of power and corruption. ROSE believes that voters should choose candidates based on their ability to represent them and their policies.
As Sarawak prepares for its state election, ROSE highlighted that voters will consider which parties will best represent their interests. The organization urged voters to look for politicians who can offer better policies and improve their lives and communities.