27 August 2024
On Today Show
— Mutang Tuo, Head of Ba Payau Village, Mulu – Unheard Complaints: Penan Communities Confront Environmental Damage from Logging
— Joseph Jinggut from Baleh – Urgent: Road Collapse in Sempili Baleh Poses Risks to Local Community
Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Mutang Tuo, Ketua Kampung Ba Payau, Mulu – Aduan Tidak Didengari: Komuniti Penan Berdepan Kemusnahan Alam Sekitar Akibat Pembalakan
— Joseph Jinggut dari Baleh – Segera: Jalan Runtuh di Sempili Baleh Menimbulkan Risiko kepada Komuniti Tempatan
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Special Randau
1. In the past they invaded our forests, took our land for palm oil plantations. Now they are polluting our river with garbage and sewage waste, said Mutang Tuo referring to the pollution done by the Samling and Shin Yang Company in Sungai Layun, Mulu. I made this complaint through the RFS so that the forest department and the Environment Department Investigate these two companies.
2. Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin asked to be tried on sedition charges. He pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him at the Gua Musang sessions court before judge Nik Tarmizie Nik Mohd Shukri. Charges were filed under the sedition act for sedition for his speech at the felda perasu on August 14.
3. Social media licensing continues despite the protests of IT giants - such as google, meta, amazon and apple. According to communication minister Fahmi Fadzil- AIC does not represent all social media platforms. They are only a small part.- he said.
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Mutang Tuo, Head of Ba Payau Village, Mulu
Unheard Complaints: Penan Communities Confront Environmental Damage from Logging
Mutang and some villagers of Ba Payau feel disturbed by the pollution that happened in Sungai Layun. They took the initiative to check the upper part of the Layun river to find out what caused the river to become dirty and smelly. How surprised they were to see the Layun river filled with garbage, plastic bottles, factory wood scraps, bad tires and many other things. According to Mutang, in the upper part of the Layun river, Shin Yang and Samling are the main timber producers. However some of their worker settlements- produce garbage which they throw directly into the river. In addition, they also direct sewage pipes directly into the river. I myself have filed a complaint. But the authorities of Samling and Shin Yang ignored my complaint. All this time they destroyed our forests and now they are polluting our rivers. As a result of this severe river pollution, the number of fish catches is decreasing. Samling plywood factory used to operate in the upstream part. But now it is closed. Now the pollution of garbage and sewage waste has a bad effect on our health - said Mutang Tuo. Several penan long houses were affected such as Long Kevok, long nen, long Leng, Ba Payau, and Long Layun. We asked for compensation from these two logging companies, but they ignored our requests. We are often hit by floods and floods damage our crops and houses. I hope the forest department and the environment department come to investigate my complaint - Mutang said
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Joseph Jinggut from Baleh
Urgent: Road Collapse in Sempili Baleh Poses Risks to Local Community
Early yesterday morning, a major road collapse occurred on Jalan Baleh Access Road in Sempili Baleh, Sarawak, likely caused by heavy overnight rains. This landslide has disrupted access and posed significant risks to the local community. Authorities are urging everyone to avoid the area as safety inspections and repairs are underway.
Joseph Jinggut explained that the collapsed road is the main access route to the Baleh Dam project. After the contractor handed over the road, the Public Works Department (JKR) took over the responsibility for its repairs. The collapse happened while a four-wheel-drive vehicle was crossing, carrying schoolchildren on their way to school. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
To bypass Jalan Sempili, there is an old logging road available. However, this alternative route is not suitable for smaller vehicles due to significant damage.