28 March 2024
On Today Show
— Iswardy Morni. Sarawak political analyst – Public Unconcerned with Proper Registration, But GPS Cronies Fear Property Exposure
— Mr. Laeng from Uma Akeh – Costly Misstep: GPS Water Project Fails to Deliver Clean Water
— Sugumaran of PSM cum chairman of Poultry Breeders Association – Buffalo Breeders Association Protests Detention of Cattle by Sime Darby's Kemuning Estate
Topik Pada Hari Ini
- Iswardy Morni, analis politik Sarawak: Orang Awam Tidak Mengendahkan Pendaftaran yang Betul, Tetapi Kroni GPS Takut Harta Mereka Terdedah.
- Encik Laeng dari Uma Akeh: Kesilapan Mahal: Projek Air GPS Gagal Menyampaikan Air Bersih.
- Sugumaran dari PSM dan juga pengerusi Persatuan Penternak Baka: Persatuan Penternak Kerbau Protes Penahanan Ternakan oleh Ladang Kelapa Sawit Kemuning milik Sime Darby.
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*Special Randau*
1. Najib Razak received very special treatment in prison. Ustaz Wan Ji Wan Hussin who has just been released from Kajang prison (the prison where Najib was placed) told. Several times bumped into and caught a glimpse of Najib. Najib does not wear prison clothes and is free to move anywhere. He is like living in his own house. Several parties have requested an explanation from the prison department and the interior ministry. If Najib is free to move around in prison. So the motive of imprisonment to convert Najib will not be achieved. Najib is getting bigger when he is given a half amnesty and even his lawyer once said that Najib is innocent and does not need to go to jail, even for a day.
2. Jana Wibawa case- Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin requested a court review of the decision to cancel his release. On February 28, the appeals court overturned Muhyiddin's release and release when it reinstated charges of abuse of power against him linked to the Jana Wibawa program.
3. The Premier of Sarawak claimed that PADU asked for too much personal information of the people. Therefore it causes public concern. According to Iswardy, the data requested by PADU is general information. In fact, the Sarawak/GPS government is worried that the wealth of their cronies will be exposed and fear that the real poverty data of Sarawak will be known. If this happens-the resurrection of the poor people will punish the GPS.
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Iswardy Morni. Sarawak political analyst
*Public Unconcerned with Proper Registration, But GPS Cronies Fear Property Exposure*
Sarawak Premier Johari Openg said that the information requested by PADU was too detailed to cause public concern. That is why the Sarawak government has requested that the registration of PADU in Sarawak be postponed.
Iswardy questioned Johari's statement that PADU only asked for 9 basic information, namely basic information of the individual, household, address, job, education, income, commitment, assistance and finally the certificate. Padu asks for individual bank acc no so that cash aid can be credited directly to the aid recipient's account.
The government aid scheme has also asked for the acc number of the recipient. If this is questioned by the Sarawak government, SarawakPay also requests the same information. Why does the Sarawak government agree with SarawakPay's actions but oppose PADU?
In addition, according to Iswardy, PADU data is more comprehensive to determine if the aid recipient is really eligible. All this time with the old government system and data. There are rich individuals who receive government subsidies, on the other hand, many poor people do not get help. Whatever the actions of the Sarawak government. PADU registration in Sarawak is still encouraging and iswardy urges the public to register with PADU in the remaining 3 days. The Sarawak government should not worry too much because the representative of the Sarawak government/GPS is in the ministry of economy. Hanifah Hajar Taib is the deputy minister of economy. But GPS's concern is actually exposing the unusually large number of poor people in Sarawak.
The public is not worried about registering properly, only GPS cronies are worried about their property information being exposed. Even though they are rich, they still want to enjoy government subsidies.
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Mr. Laeng from Uma Akeh
*Costly Misstep: GPS Water Project Fails to Deliver Clean Water*
Residents of Long Suling longhouse are celebrating the completion of their clean water supply project. Spearheaded by Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau, the initiative received strong support from the state government, which allocated RM920,031 for the project's success. This project, which began in 2019, has not only benefitted Long Suling but has also improved water access in neighboring areas such as Kampung Long Puak, Uma Akeh, SK St Pius, Long Sayan, Long Latei, and Long Watt.
However, this success stands in contrast to Laeng's experience with a previous water project led by GPS two years ago. Laeng, from Uma Akeh criticized the project, which cost 500K, as a waste of public funds. He argued that the project's budget was excessive, considering that a 3 km pipeline from a mountain water source could have been more cost-effective with different materials. The water quality from the GPS project was poor, resembling Milo even during dry seasons. This substandard water quality also led to laundry issues, as white clothes would turn yellow when washed with the dirty water.
In contrast, before the GPS project, the longhouse had a water system funded by the federal government, which the villagers had successfully managed themselves. Despite the old pipes being in need of replacement, the water was clear, and the villagers were satisfied. The contrast between these two projects highlights the importance of effective resource allocation and community involvement in infrastructure projects.
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Sugumaran of PSM cum chairman of Poultry Breeders Association
*Buffalo Breeders Association Protests Detention of Cattle by Sime Darby's Kemuning Estate*
In a recent demonstration in front of the Kuala Kangsar City Council, the Buffalo Breeders Association voiced their protest against the detention of six cattle by the oil palm plantation of Kemuning Estate, owned by Sime Darby. These cattle belong to former estate workers, who are demanding fair treatment and housing.
The breeders allege that during a meeting organized by Sime Darby on February 28 in Sg Siput, involving four estates and 20 breeders, the plantation claimed to have zero cattle. However, the cattle in question are known to belong to former estate workers who have been in the area for three generations.
In the past, the companies encouraged these workers to raise cattle for additional income. This practice was supported by the government in the 1970s, as evidenced by the "green book" agreements between workers and companies. Despite this history, the workers were given only three months to clear their cattle, with restrictions on movement imposed in subsequent months.
The workers are now puzzled as to how their cattle ended up in the plantation's possession. The company is demanding RM1500 for each cattle, a sum the former workers, mostly B40 families, consider excessive. They are calling for the charges to be dropped, citing their longstanding contributions to the area's economy.