4 August 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Jeffery Ngui, Pengerusi Parti MUDA Sarawak – Sarawak dicadang Tuntut Pengisytiharan Aset: Mengikuti PSM dan Peneraju MUDA dalam 6 Pilihan Raya Negeri PRN
> Samban Tugang Save Rivers – Sokongan Kerajaan yang Tidak Lengkap dalam Program Penanaman Kopi
> Robert, aktivis sosial dari Bintulu – Pembangunan Pedalaman Sarawak oleh kerajaan persekutuan, bukan oleh kerajaan GPS
> Komeok NGO Keruan – 60 Tahun Merdeka, Tetapi Rezeki Penan Masih Terancam Pembalakan Berleluasa
On Today Show
> Jeffery Ngui, Sarawak MUDA Party Chairman – Sarawak's Future Demands Asset Declaration: Following PSM and MUDA's Lead in 6 PRN State Elections
> Samban Tugang of Save Rivers – Incomplete Government Support in Coffee Cultivation Program
> Robert, social activist from Bintulu – Empowering Sarawak's Interior by federal government, not by GPS gov
> Komeok of Keruan NGO – 60 Years of Independence, But Penan Livelihood Still at Risk from Rampant Logging
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Special Randau
> Taib's Health News Should Be Periodically Shared with the People of Sarawak. Do Not Keep it Hidden.
> Bamboo Industry in Sarawak Should Benefit the Interior Communities. Not Only Large Corporations.
> The Acquisition of MasWing and Bintulu Port by the Sarawak Government to be Completed by the End of 2023. A Win-Win Concept is Essential
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Jeffery Ngui, Sarawak MUDA Party Chairman
*Sarawak's Future Demands Asset Declaration: Following PSM and MUDA's Lead in 6 PRN State Elections*
According to Jeff, all 19 MUDA Party candidates who are contesting in the elections in 6 states this time have declared their property and assets through sworn statements (SD). It is important for every candidate who contests to do so, so that the people can know the financial status of each candidate and the people can monitor the development of their assets if they win and are elected as Minister or deputy Minister. This record is very important so that YB who wins does not misuse his position to enrich himself. The MUDA party has long suggested that a property/asset declaration deed be created. This act should apply to all representatives of the people in the national assembly, parliament, state assembly and candidates who volunteer in the election. But according to Jeff, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and YBs in Sarawak have not declared their assets. This has caused many parties to raise doubts about their assets. The MUDA party hopes that, starting with the elections in these 6 states, a good practice will begin, each candidate voluntarily declaring their assets for public viewing.
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Samban Tugang, Project Manager of Save Rivers
*Incomplete Government Support in Coffee Cultivation Training*
Save Rivers, in collaboration with local coffee planters, organized an agroforestry and coffee planting course in Lundu, Kuching, from July 17th to 22nd. The course aimed to introduce sustainable agroforestry practices and impart knowledge on cultivating high-quality coffee.
Seventeen participants from Ulu Baram communities, including Samban herself, attended the course. Among them were both experienced coffee planters and beginners who displayed a keen interest in coffee cultivation. The course covered various topics, including selecting suitable plant varieties, implementing effective protection measures, processing methods, and strategies for marketing the final coffee products.
Interestingly, some participants had prior experience in coffee planting but lacked guidance on monitoring techniques and identifying suitable markets. In the Long Banga community, the government had provided coffee seedlings, albeit without further support. Additionally, the communities received coffee bean processing machines to enhance their production capabilities.
During the course, a new coffee brand called "Libaricca" was introduced. This coffee variety is specifically suited for the soil conditions of Sarawak, thriving at moderate elevations and adapting well to the rainforest environment.
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Komeok of Keruan NGO
*60 Years of Independence, But Penan Livelihood Still at Risk from Rampant Logging*
Recent Developments in the Penan Issue: Komeok Reports Ongoing Encroachment in Their Area by Logging Companies, Disregarding the Fate of the Penan People who Depend Entirely on the Forest's Resources.
Sarawak has been Independent for 60 Years, yet the Livelihood of the Penan People is Often Oppressed. In a Short Time, Mr. Komeok Will Raise the Forest Encroachment Issue with the Forest Department. We, the Penan People, Will Continue to Struggle to Prevent their Land from Being Unjustly Seized by Cronies. We Hope this Unified Government will Continue to Cooperate with the Pleas of the Penan People.
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Robert, social activist from Bintulu
*Empowering Sarawak's Interior by federal government, not by GPS gov*
Internet service provider company, Starlink, will initiate its services in higher education institutions (IPT) and schools first, said Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil on July.
In just one month, schools in the interior have begun the installation of Starlink, leaving the people of Sarawak's interior in awe. The development achieved under the unity government of Sarawak is proving to be more than mere empty promises. Robert stated that even though the unity government has been in power for only 7 months, its efforts to combat corruption, drive reform, and promote development have been remarkably proactive. In comparison to the previous BN or PN governments, this is a truly service-oriented administration. He believes that under the unity government, especially under Anwar's supervision, the federal government will genuinely deliver on its promises for state development and benefit the local communities. And state government has no excuse to reject it.
He mentioned that with six states in West Malaysia set for elections, he hopes voters will carefully select candidates affiliated with the unity government to ensure synchronized development with the federal administration.