27 September 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Randau Khas - GPS perlu menjelaskan sumber-sumber pembiayaan untuk Dana Kekayaan Sarawak sebanyak 8 bilion
> Baru Bian, Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri Bakelalan - Hak Sarawak ke Teritori Laut perlu dikembalikan
> Robert, Aktivis Sosial dari Bintulu - Ketidakhadiran PKR dalam Pilihan Raya Kecil Jepak Sarawak Menimbulkan Kebimbangan di Kalangan Penyokong
> Wak Panjang dari Kampung Sungai Mahang Grik - Aktiviti Pembalakan Mengancam Sumber Air Penting di Kampung-kampung Negeri Sembilan
> Alexander Lihan dari Sungai Asap - Komuniti di Sungai Asap Bergelut untuk Memulihkan Kampung Selepas Kebakaran Tragis
On Today Show
> Special Randau – GPS should outline the funding sources for the 8 billion Sarawak Wealth Fund
> Baru Bian, Member of the Bakelalan State Assembly – Sarawak's right to the Sea Territory should be returned
> Robert, Social activist from Bintulu – PKR's Absence in Sarawak's Jepak By-Election Raises Concerns Among Supporters
> Wak Panjang of Kpg Sg Mahang Grik – Logging Threatens Vital Water Source in Negri Sembilan Villages
> Alexander Lihan from Sungai Asap – Community in Sungai Asap Struggles to Rebuild After Tragic Fire
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Special Randau
> The GPS government should propose a plan to clarify the funding sources of the Sarawak Wealth Fund, which will operate with an initial fund of 8 billion in the coming years.
> Baru Bian wants GPS to challenge the 1974 PDA in court to restore Sarawak's maritime rights.
> BN misused its power by announcing allocations to schools in the Pelangai State Assembly during the Pelangai by-election. BN also offered black oil to Pelangai voters.
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Baru Bian, Member of the Bakelalan State Assembly
*Sarawak's right to the Sea Territory should be returned*
In conjunction with the 60th Malaysia Day celebration - which is still celebrated throughout the state of Sarawak. Baru Bian urged Sarawakians to be more aware of their rights. Although every year the Sarawak government has received increasing SST tax revenue from PETRONAS (up to August this year 13 billion), but Sarawak's right to the ocean and continental shelf must be returned. As such, Baru Bian urged the GPS Sarawak government to take the case to the high court to challenge the Petroleum Development Act 1974, the Continental Shelf Act 1966 and the maritime domain act 2012 which limit Sarawak's rights to only about 12 nautical miles from the coast. This does not mean that Sarawak is not satisfied with the amount of SST collected so far. But it is a responsibility to determine whether the acts involved are valid or not. After all, the acts involved were made during a state of emergency, and now the country is no longer in a state of emergency. According to Baru Bian when Adenan Satem was the chief minister of Sarawak. The motion to challenge these acts was approved 100% in the Sarawak State Assembly. So there is no reason why it should not continue. The people of Sarawak have more rights than just receiving SST every year. But Sarawak's sovereignty must be restored.
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Robert, Social activist from Bintulu
*PKR's Absence in Sarawak's Jepak By-Election Raises Concerns Among Supporters*
Sarawak PKR has decided not to challenge the ruling coalition GPS in the upcoming Jepak by-election. The decision was made during a leadership council meeting, where it was unanimously agreed not to field a candidate in Jepak, said deputy chairman Abun Sui.
This news report has left supporters of PKR in Sarawak feeling puzzled. Robert, in particular, expressed that PKR should send a representative to contest in Jepak to show unwavering support for the people of Jepak.
He mentioned that Jepak has traditionally been a seat that PKR has contested in previous elections. Robert believes that this is a great opportunity to offer the people more choices. PKR in Sarawak is part of the opposition, and the Bintulu branch of PKR has several suitable candidates who could run.
He himself is a member of Bintulu PKR, and he thinks that GPS should not be allowed to win the Jepak state constituency seat without competition.
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Wak Panjang of Kpg Sg Mahang Grik
*Logging Threatens Vital Water Source in Negri Sembilan Villages*
Earlier this year, a community consisting of seven villages in Grik, Negri Sembilan, was approached by a representative of a logging company. The company expressed its intention to conduct logging activities in the territory of these seven villages, particularly in the upper areas, which serve as the source of water supply for the villages.
Upon hearing this, the villagers strongly objected to the logging company's plans, as it posed a direct threat to their livelihoods. However, they have recently noticed the presence of machinery and decided to investigate the situation in the upper area. To their dismay, they discovered that logging activities had commenced, including the construction of logging roads. Furthermore, they observed that two rivers in the area have been polluted for the past two weeks.
In response to these developments, the affected communities have filed complaints with the relevant authorities. If necessary, they may consider seeking the intervention of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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Alexander Lihan from Sungai Asap
*Community in Sungai Asap Struggles to Rebuild After Tragic Fire*
Last week, a devastating fire tore through Kampung Uma Nyaving in Sungai Asap, Belaga, leaving destruction in its path as it consumed the homes of 14 households. This tragedy left the community in a dire situation, with families losing not only their shelter but also their belongings.
In response to this heart-wrenching incident, YBs promptly offered assistance, addressing the urgent needs of the affected residents.
Recognizing the severity of the situation, local churches stepped up to provide assistance to the fire-affected families, ensuring that the affected community received the necessary aid and care throughout their recovery process.
However, the road to recovery remains arduous, with the aging and fire-ravaged longhouses requiring reconstruction.
The original 15 longhouses, built in 1997 in preparation for the flooding caused by the Bakun Dam reservoir, have suffered over the years from deteriorating structures and outdated wiring systems.
The tragic incident on September 11 led to the complete destruction of Block B of Uma Nyaving, displacing more than 150 residents who lost their homes. Tragically, just last year, on July 12, the Uma Sambop longhouse faced a similar fate, leaving over 700 people homeless.
The Sungai Asap Resettlement Scheme, the location of these incidents, is situated approximately 50 kilometers downstream from the Bakun Dam in central Sarawak. The affected community now faces the formidable challenge of rebuilding their lives and restoring their homes in the aftermath of these devastating fires. If you wish to provide material assistance to the disaster-affected individuals, you can contact RFS 0 13-551 5219