27 October 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Jeffridin Baudi - Perwakilan penduduk SFI Housing Park (Sabah Forest Industry) - Penduduk SFI Housing Park Menuntut Hak Asas Mereka: Elektrik
> Michael Kong Feng Nian, Ketua Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Kuching - Dekad Pengabaian: Kemudahan Sekolah Lama di Sarawak Menanti GPS untuk Pembetulan
> Peter Hee, pemimpin Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak - SMA Digerakkan untuk Memberi Keutamaan kepada Komunikasi Terhadap Masalah Menara 5G
> Bawani KS dari PSM Perak - Petani Perak Berisiko Digusur: Parti Sosialis Mendorong Sokongan Perdana Menteri
On Today Show
> Jeffridin Baudi- Representative of the residents of SFI Housing Park (Sabah Forest Industry) – Residents of SFI Housing Park Demand Their Basic Right: Electricity
> Michael Kong Feng Nian, Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Kuching chief – Decades of Neglect: Old School Facilities in Sarawak Await GPS to Repair
> Peter Hee, the leader of the Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak – SMA Urged to Prioritize Communication Over 5G Towers
> Bawani KS of PSM perak – Perak Farmers at Risk of Eviction: Socialist Party Urges Prime Minister's Support
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*Special Randau*
1. Sultan Johor has been selected as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, effective from January 31, 2024.
2. The NGO Global Human Rights Federation condemns images of children and teachers holding weapons allegedly related to preparations for Palestine Solidarity Week in Malaysian schools.
3. Schools in Sarawak are not obligated to participate in Solidarity Week for Palestine, according to DAP/PH Sarawak Chairman YB Chong Chen Jen. He received confirmation of this from Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying.
4. During the Parliament session, Dr. Jeffery Kitingan demands that 40% of the state government's revenue in Sabah be returned to Sabah, as required by the Constitution. Failure to do so may fuel the desire of Sabah's people to secede from Malaysia. According to Jeffery, this 40% amounts to RM16.4 billion for the year 2023.
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Jeffridin Baudi- Representative of the residents of SFI Housing Park (Sabah Forest Industry)
*Residents of SFI Housing Park Demand Their Basic Right: Electricity*
On May 2, 2023, the electricity supply to SFI housing was cut off due to the SFI company being declared bankrupt. Previously SFI was taken over by Lion Group and then Balapur Company from India. But these efforts could not save SFI. All 647 families (over 2000 residents) are SFI paper mill workers. They are now on unpaid leave pending a new company that will take over the management of SFI. However, due to the hardships of life, many paper mill workers are unable to pay their monthly electricity bills, which reach RM300 thousand - the accumulated amount. The result of the discussion - residents are willing to pay 85% of the arrears to Sabah elektrikcity SDN.BHD (SESB). But somehow why the state government, especially the chief minister of Sabah and the secretary of the state government of Sabah have not yet given instructions to SESB to make a connection to our housing. We have children in school, now we have no job and no salary. Try to imagine the difficulty level of our life. How we live our daily lives in the dark. Electricity supply is a basic human right. We are willing to pay, why after more than 6 months the state government still does not help us. From what we researched. The state government wants to hand over SFI to businessman Syed Mokthar Al Bukhari with terms and conditions that may be different. But in their plan, we had to vacate this housing estate and we were fired. Whatever the state government decides, don't prey on us. We have a family that we have to feed every day. We demand that the Chief Minister of Sabah - Hajiji Noor be more responsible and concerned about our rights and welfare.
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Michael Kong Feng Nian, Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth Kuching chief
*Decades of Neglect: Old School Facilities in Sarawak Await GPS to Repair*
SK Garland in Batu Kawa has received a RM30,000 grant from the DAP to improve its facilities. The grant was announced by Michael Kong, the special assistant to Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen. The funds will be used to construct a sheltered waiting area at the school, providing a safe and comfortable space for students to wait for their parents, particularly during inclement weather.
Michael Kong pointed out that many schools in Sarawak are in need of repairs, but because opposition party state representatives have not received funding from the state government, schools in the Stampin area can only rely on funding obtained by Chong Chieng Jen, the Sarawak DAP chairman and a Member of Parliament, from the central government. 80% of the allocated funds are used for education, including student scholarships and school repairs. However, according to Kong, the costs of school repairs should actually be covered by the state education department.
He stated that the GPS state government does not encourage Members of Parliament and state assembly members from their own party or coalition to use funding to support schools in their respective regions. This is why there are many old schools in Sarawak waiting for repairs. This is a concerning issue. Despite GPS ruling Sarawak for 60 years, many school facilities remain old, and it seems that the state government has not addressed this issue. He believes that if Sarawak were to gain autonomy in education, there would no longer be an excuse to neglect this issue, especially in inland areas.
Kong also mentioned that for students from low-income families (B40), the federal government provides a subsidy of RM 150 for the purchase of stationery, uniforms, and the like when school reopens, but the state government of Sarawak does not provide similar support. He pointed out that DAP places great importance on education and will use funding to reward outstanding students, while also providing scholarships to help financially disadvantaged students. Education is very important for children, and as long as they have a desire to learn, DAP will do its best to provide support.
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Peter Hee, the leader of the Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak
*SMA Urged to Prioritize Communication Over 5G Towers*
a group of residents at Jalan Sim Kheng Hong in Bakam, Miri, who are protesting against the proposed erection of a 5G tower in their living area. The complainants, had expressed concerns about road safety and potential health effects due to the 5G telecommunication tower planned in front of their house over 100 residents in the area were surprised by the lack of prior notice regarding the tower.
Peter Hee, the leader of the Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) in Sarawak said that, The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) should focus on effective communication and understanding with local residents rather than forcibly installing 5G telecommunication towers, He emphasized the importance of explaining the necessity of such towers and listening to the local community to prevent misunderstandings and disputes.
Hee pointed out that it's problematic when every telecommunication tower installation leads to calls for elected representatives to intervene. He made these comments following a meeting with residents on Jalan Sim Kheng Hong in Bakam, Miri, who are protesting against the proposed construction of a 5G tower.
While Hee acknowledged the need for more towers to improve 5G connectivity, he stressed that the government should consider the valid concerns raised by residents. He suggested that SMA should prioritize finding alternative locations if the public has legitimate concerns.
Hee concluded by highlighting the importance of engaging in open dialogue and seeking mutually acceptable solutions to ensure that community development aligns with the well-being and interests of the residents.
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Bawani KS of PSM perak
*Perak Farmers at Risk of Eviction: Socialist Party Urges Prime Minister's Support*
Perak's Kanthan farmers are facing eviction and the Socialist Party is calling on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to intervene in this issue occurring in his own parliamentary constituency.
In a memorandum submitted to Anwar's Tambun parliamentary office, the Socialist Party requested that Anwar save the farmers who produce food for Malaysians.
Furthermore, the farmers informed the Prime Minister that agricultural activities on the land are their source of livelihood, and the eviction action that involves bulldozing crops and livestock will affect the farmers' family income sources.
These agricultural activities are not just for the benefit of the farmers' families. It is well known that maintaining the country's food security is crucial. The Party pointed out that Anwar encouraged smallholders to make full use of the land for food and livestock production when presenting the 2024 budget. The farmers in the Kanthan area are significant maize producers in Malaysia. Therefore, displacing these farmers would impact the country's food supply.
Two days ago, the Socialist Party central committee member, Cheong Yu Shan, was pushed down while trying to prevent land and mining officials from entering the land of six farmers, resulting in injuries to her mouth and nose. Furthermore, four other individuals, including Socialist Party Chairman Sivarasa Rasiah, were arrested by the police.
Authorities issued eviction notices to the aforementioned six farmers on October 13, requiring them to vacate the land within seven days. However, the Socialist Party reminded that the farmers have been planting vegetables, fruits, and fish in the Kanthan area for decades, and relevant authorities have always been aware of it.
Nevertheless, the eviction notice issued by the Ipoh Land and District Office states that these farmers have occupied land belonging to the Perak State Development Corporation (PKNP) without legal authority.