28 October 2024
On Today Show
> Ong Kian Ming, Former Serdang Member of Parliament – Kian Ming Critiques Najib’s Dishonest Confession on 1MDB
> Thomas Fann, chairman of ENGAGE – Public Suspicions Rise Over Najib's Apology
> Mr. Paul Nunggang from Ulu Baram – Building Bridges for Baram: A Call to Action
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Ong Kian Ming, Bekas Ahli Parlimen Serdang– Kian Ming Kritik Pengakuan Tidak Jujur Najib tentang 1MDB
> Thomas Fann, Pengerusi ENGAGE – Kecurigaan Awam Meningkat Terhadap Permohonan Maaf Najib
> Encik Paul Nunggang dari Ulu Baram – Membina Jambatan untuk Baram: Satu Seruan untuk Bertindak
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Special Randau
1. Ong Kian Ming- Najib's apology is not sincere. Sorry but not guilty. Najib needs to admit all his crimes in court and serve the sentence decided by the court. The Prime Minister should not issue a pardon before the case is heard in court.2. Kadir Jasin (national journalist award winner)- Kadir is of the view that PM Anwar started the royal pardon process for Najib and granted pardon and prepared the house arrest bill. PM Anwar believes that Najib is capable of restoring UMNO and that UMNO's support is essential for him to remain in power after the next general election. Najib has everything including cash is king.
--------------------------------Ong Kian Ming, Former Serdang Member of Parliament.
Kian Ming Critiques Najib’s Dishonest Confession on 1MDB
Ong Kian Ming thought Najib's apology was dishonest because he only admitted to being cheated by Jho Low, not admitting to stealing, abetting and defrauding 1mdb money. Najib made the apology to draw sympathy from Malaysians. If Najib truly repents and honestly confesses his wrongdoing, according to Kian Ming- it would be better for him to admit his wrongdoing in court and accept whatever punishment the court will decide. Najib can also help give information to recover the money of 1mdb and Najib should return the money he has stolen from 1mdb. According to Kian Ming again - Malaysia is not only a loss in terms of ringgit money, the country's reputation is tarnished, but political leaders and NGOs are heavily pressured during Najib's administration. Tony Puan, Rafizi Ramli were charged in court, their passports were seized and they were banned from going abroad. Prime Minister and Premier of Sarawak Johari Openg accepted Najib's apology. However, Kian Ming did not agree with the prime minister's actions - for forgiving Najib when the 1mdb case was still being tried. It will create subjudicial elements that may influence the court's decision, PM Anwar Ibrahim should not give any comments and remain neutral.
--------------------------------Thomas Fann, chairman of ENGAGE
Public Suspicions Rise Over Najib's Apology
Thomas Fann believes that if Najib is truly sincere in his apology regarding his involvement in the 1MDB scandal, he should return all the money he stole, which amounts to billions. While Najib has issued an apology, he simultaneously maintains his innocence in the scandal, which Thomas argues is contradictory. As the Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and chairman of 1MDB at the time, it is difficult to comprehend how he can claim innocence.
Thomas asserts that Najib should not only accept responsibility but also challenge the court charges against him and cooperate with investigative bodies to identify all individuals involved in the theft. Those responsible must be prosecuted to ensure accountability and justice.
Additionally, there are concerns regarding the timing of the Prime Minister's announcement about a new Act for home detention. This has raised suspicions among the public about a potential political deal, wherein the government may consider releasing Najib if he admits guilt and offers a public apology. Such a scenario would undermine the rule of law and set a troubling precedent for accountability in governance. It is crucial for the integrity of Malaysia’s political and judicial systems that any actions taken are transparent and in the interest of justice, rather than political expediency.
--------------------------------Mr. Paul Nunggang from Ulu Baram
Building Bridges for Baram: A Call to Action
Paul Nunggang congratulated the people of Marudi on the completion of the new bridge. The project, which cost RM 116.5 million, was completed ahead of schedule.
However, Mr. Paul Nunggang urged the MADANI government, in collaboration with GPS, to pay attention to the issue of logging roads left behind by logging companies, as well as the bridges in Ulu Baram that need to be built for the people. He emphasized that we should not blame the logging companies, as they are not operating much anymore.
He pointed out that in Malaya, the people have better roads, and even tunnels are built through mountains. So why is it that only a few small bridges in the Baram area cannot be constructed? There is no need for new dam projects to build roads and bridges. Even without many dams, Malaya has progressed more than Sarawak.
The issue for the people of Baram is roads and bridges because they have no other choice but to rely on land transportation.