30 November 2023
On Today Show
> Special Randau – Sarawakians Go to Extremes to Solve ID Card Issues
> Willie Kajan, Social activist from Baram – Political Betrayal: PSB's Defection Disappoints Voters
> Abun Sui, PKR Head of Ulu Rejang – Community Isolation: Murum's Disrupted Road Sparks Calls for Immediate Attention
> Barnie Lasimbang, Founder of Tonibung – Critical Issues Unveiled: Human Rights Concerns in Mega Energy Transition Projects
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Randau Khas – Sarawakian Mahu Selesaikan Masalah Isu Kad Pengenalan
> Willie Kajan, Aktivis Sosial dari Baram – Pengkhianatan Politik: Peralihan PSB Mengecewakan Pengundi
> Abun Sui, Ketua PKR Ulu Rejang – Komuniti Diasingkan: Jalan Terputus di Murum Membangkitkan Seruan untuk Perhatian Segera
> Barnie Lasimbang, Pengasas Tonibung – Isu Kritikal Terungkap: Kebimbangan Hak Asasi Manusia dalam Projek Transisi Tenaga Mega
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*Special Randau*
1. More than 1000 people attended the open counter of the National Registration Department's Special Task Force to help Sarawakians who do not have a Maykad/citizenship at Miri Auditorium. The public requested that the duration of the program be extended and NRD staff at the special counter be added.
2. The Chairman of MPN Sarawak appealed to the Ministry of Transport to intervene to lower the price of flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to all destinations in Sarawak. Currently, all routes to major cities in Sarawak cost more than RM1000 for a one-way ticket.
3. Tun Mahathir-Anwar can be removed through open support by any party willing to support PN. The method is the same as the 5 PN parliamentarians who currently express open support for PMX. A Prime Minister from PN can be appointed to replace Anwar - said TUN M.
Willie Kajan, Social activist from Baram.
*Political Betrayal: PSB's Defection Disappoints Voters*
Willie Kajan- in the 2021 Sarawak state election supported the PSB Party because PSB promised to be the successor to GPS ruling Sarawak. PSB President Wong Soon Koh (United Sarawak Party) insisted that they do not want to be a strong opposition (like the DAP campaign) but are confident that they can replace GPS to rule Sarawak. But less than 2 years - Willie was so disappointed when in the Sarawak state assembly meeting that ended yesterday. All YB PSB have expressed open support for GPS. Now I consider the PSB Party to be a "Camelion" party that can change direction at any time. I was deceived and many voters were also deceived.
Today Willie reported that the Miri Auditorium was flooded with more than 1000 people to meet the NRD Special Task Force to solve the problem of Sarawakians who do not have identity cards and citizenship status. People are angry when JPN staff are not many and cause some residents to wait up to 3-4 days. They requested the assistance of YB and the Minister to extend the duration of the program because the rural community is in dire need of it. We are poor residents, we come from far away and sleep/overnight by this hall, just to solve our ID card problem. We are often scolded by hospital staff when receiving treatment because we do not have identity cards. We hope our problem will be solved this time.
Abun Sui, PKR Head of Ulu Rejang
*Community Isolation: Murum's Disrupted Road Sparks Calls for Immediate Attention*
Yesterday, RFS received a report from the Murum Penan, stating that the main road to the community longhouse had been severed due to flooding. Abun pointed out that they also received reports from the Murum people, confirming the road interruption. He mentioned that the affected communities include Tegulang, Metalun, Lusong Laku, as well as places along the way such as Long Jeh, Magan, SK Tegulang, and SK Metalun.
This road is the only entry and exit route, and although there are alternative routes, it is reported that they are also impassable due to flooding, leaving walking as the only option. Abun stated that the road must be repaired immediately, and at the same time, logging activities upstream in the area must be halted, a demand that has been repeatedly emphasized in the past.
He emphasized that no region should rely on only one road, and an unexpected event causing the sole passage to be severed results in the inability to travel. Therefore, he urged JKR to not only repair the road but also to establish an alternative route during the restoration.
Abun pointed out that he believes this issue has gained widespread attention, although he is uncertain whether this road falls under the responsibility of the central government or the state government's engineering department. Regardless, he trusts that JKR has received instructions and hopes that they can address this emergency situation promptly.
Barnie Lasimbang, Founder of Tonibung
*Critical Issues Unveiled: Human Rights Concerns in Mega Energy Transition Projects*
Barnie is now attending 12th UN Business and Human Rights forum in Geneva. Organize by office of Human Rights Commissioner. A lot of issues being discussed regarding world Business safeguard to run their business to ensure that they are comply to Human Rights standards of UNDRIP. And this forum will celebrate the 75th anniversary since it was made during setting up of UN.
And one of the issues pertaining to energy transition which is related to climate change. Transition of fossil energy to renewable energy. Such as hydro, solar and etc. In this transition process where there are many issues arise related to mega project such as building of dams, huge solar plantations. So all the indigenous peoples delegates worldwide have share their issues. One of the issues is why the indigenous communities continuesly being sidelined in decision making process. FPIC process is not respected as stated in UNDRIP. This is questionable. There are also representatives from corporates and as well as govt attending this forum.
A resolution will be submitted to UN during the coming General Assembly, pertaining to transition process of energy to ensure that standard universal humans Rights be respected.
There are some countries questioning the need of this resolutions as they say there are already resolutions that of similar issues. Still a lot of things need to be discussed.