5 December 2023
On Today Show
> Gereng Jadum- Residents of Penan Metalun, Murum – Belaga-Murum Road Repaired by Logging Company: Questions Arise
> Nick Kelesau, activist of Keruan NGO – MyKad Application Woes in Rural Sarawak: Calls for Streamlined Processes
> Mr Vernon, Sarawakian who work in Johor – Five-Year Outlook: Public Confidence in Anwar's Potential and Performance
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Gereng Jadum - Penduduk Metalun, Murum Penan - Jalan Belaga-Murum Dibaiki oleh Syarikat Pembalakan: Apa Tujuannya?
> Nick Kelesau, aktivis NGO Keruan - Cabaran Permohonan MyKad di Sarawak Luar Bandar: Seruan untuk Proses yang Dipermudah
> Encik Vernon, warga Sarawak yang bekerja di Johor - Ramalan Lima Tahun: Keyakinan Awam terhadap Potensi dan Prestasi Anwar
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Special Randau
1. The road to the Murum dam has started to be opened for public use. Shin Yang Company was found to be repairing the road at KM17 where a landslide occurred 10 days ago. It is understood that Shin Yang SY needs the road more than the local residents because it is the route of Shin Yang's log trucks and palm oil trucks that operate in the area. for Shin Yang's record among the companies that built the road in 2010 at a cost of RM645 million.
2. Pas Party was ordered by the court to pay NAJ Resources (M) Sdn.Bhd (former Harakah newspaper printer) amounting to RM656,000.
3. Veteran lawyer Muhamad Shafee Abdullah acquitted of money laundering case of RM9.5 million. When the prosecution decides to withdraw the appeal
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Gereng Jadum- Residents of Penan Metalun, Murum
*Belaga-Murum Road Repaired by Logging Company: Questions Arise*
Gereng Jadum gave the latest report regarding Landslides that buried and cut the Belaga-Murum road at KM17. Today is exactly 10 days since the incident.
According to Gereng, the road has been passable, but the repair work is still ongoing. Surprisingly, it was not the Public Works Department that carried out the repair work. But on the other hand Shin Yang SY Logging Company. Perhaps Shin Yang SY feels responsible for repairing the road, because they are the biggest contributors to the damage to the road. Or Shin Yang SY- need to fix the road as soon as possible because they need to bring the logs and oil palm fruits immediately to the factory for processing.
Gereng realized that there are 5 people's representatives in the Belaga area. One Member of Parliament (Wilson Ugak MP for Hulu Rajang GPS) 2 Assemblymen - Liwan Lagang and Chuck Pai Ugon (GPS) and 2 Senators. YB Senator Abun Sui (PKR) and YB Senator Micheal Mujah Lihan (GPS-UN) respectively. However, until now the problem of Murum pens still cannot be overcome.
At the end of 2013, Penan Murum was relocated to Tegulang and Metalun. Promised assistance of RM850 per month until the results of the agricultural SKIMS that are being worked on give returns to the displaced Penan people. 6 years ago (2017) assistance of RM850 for a family was stopped, without reason and the promised agricultural scheme did not work. I request these 5 YBs to speak up for the Penan Murum people. We are currently working as a laborer in a nearby oil palm plantation with a salary of RM1500 per month. This is just enough to buy the basic necessities to continue living. We need the promised help of RM850 per family and we want the agriculture and animal husbandry scheme. The construction of dams has completely destroyed our forests and lives.
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Nick Kelesau, activist of Keruan NGO
*MyKad Application Woes in Rural Sarawak: Calls for Streamlined Processes*
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has emphasized the urgency of addressing citizenship approval in rural Sarawak, urging the special joint committee to intensify efforts. Nick mentioned that many inland Penan people often inquire about how to apply for the Malaysian identity card (MyKad). Frequently, even when the father possesses a MyKad, the children face challenges in obtaining one. Approval conditions seem unclear, yet the required documents are numerous. Nick pointed out that Penan individuals encounter issues with officials citing incomplete documentation during the MyKad application process. He has repeatedly reminded the Penan community to prepare thorough documentation, including copies of family members' MyKads, a letter from the village chief, and the chief's MyKad copy. Despite some documents not being explicitly required, when Penan individuals submit them in urban areas, they are informed of insufficient documentation, hindering their applications. Nick acknowledges the government's attention through the establishment of a special committee for inland areas, reducing the challenges for many applicants. However, he urges village chiefs to cooperate by compiling a list of residents without MyKads and assisting them in preparing documents so that the special committee can efficiently handle applications upon arrival, avoiding unnecessary trips.
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Mr Vernon, Sarawakian who work in Johor
*Five-Year Outlook: Public Confidence in Anwar's Potential and Performance*
After a year of the Unity Government leading Malaysia, Mr. Veron is quite satisfied with PMX's achievements so far, even though there are citizens who are dissatisfied with the Madani government due to the increased cost of living and other pressures. However, for Mr. Veron, the key is not to criticize the government. There are still many issues that the government needs to address, aside from economic matters. Give PMX a full term to manage its administration.