7 November 2023
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Danesh Prakash, Pengarah Tindak Malaysia – Memastikan Perwakilan Saksama: Proses Pembahagian Semula di Sarawak
> Diog Dios, Ketua Pegawai Informasi MPN Sarawak – Memperkasa Komuniti Terpencil Sarawak: Inisiatif Kewarganegaraan KEADILAN
> Encik Jahim Singkui dari Kg. Tambatuon Kota Belud – Perjuangan Menentang Empangan Tambatoun: Perjuangan Komuniti
On Today Show
> Danesh Prakash, Director of Tindak Malaysia – Ensuring Equal Representation: The Delimitation Process in Sarawak
> Diog Dios, the Chief Information Officer of MPN Sarawak – Empowering Sarawak's Remote Communities: KEADILAN's Citizenship Initiative
> Mr Jahim Singkui of Kpg Tambatuon Kota Belud – The Battle Against the Tambatoun Dam: A Community's Struggle
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*Special Randau*
1. Lim Guan Eng gave 48 hours to PAS MP Kemaman - Siti Mastura Muhammad to prove that he has a family relationship with the leader of the Malayan communist party - Chin Peng and former Singaporean prime minister Lee Kuan Yew. Mastura slandered Lim Guan Eng as having a family relationship with the top leader of Malaysia's DAP.
2. PKR and GPS Sarawak are racing to solve the problems of stateless Sarawakians. Sarawak PKR has established a citizenship secretariat that can be contacted in each zone. While GPS has mobilized a special task force to deal with citizenship issues. Healthy competition for the good of the people.
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Danesh Prakash, Director of Tindak Malaysia
*Ensuring Equal Representation: The Delimitation Process in Sarawak*
According to Danesh, the demarcation of constituencies for state assembly and parliament in Sarawak should have started now. According to the federal constitution article 113(ii) the interval between one review completion date and the next review start date, should not be less than 8 years. The last time the delimitation of the Sarawak electoral area was in 2015. According to Danesh, even though the EC is in power, it proposed to the Premier of Sarawak and the DUN of Sarawak and the Prime Minister and the Parliament for parliamentary seats. Affected members of the public can suggest reasonable demarcations. Within 30 days after the proposal is displayed by the SPR. Therefore people are encouraged to participate. Malaysia's action detected a significant flaw in the delimitation of Sarawak State Assembly Area in the past 2015. Gedong state assembly area (city pinggit), the area is small and allocated a small number of voters (10,067). Areas like Murum State Assembly, a vast area. Has more voters- rural areas. Action Malaysia hopes that the number of voters in each state assembly area will be almost the same. This gives justice through the principle of one person one vote. Action Malaysia hopes that the government will improve road and telecommunications network facilities to rural areas and increase allocations for each state assembly and parliamentary area to provide more convenience to voters and officials during the election. Act Malaysia has also launched a website and is ready to help affected voters voice their views and rights in the issue of delimitation of Sarawak constituencies.
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Diog Dios, the Chief Information Officer of MPN Sarawak
*Empowering Sarawak's Remote Communities: KEADILAN's Citizenship Initiative*
KEADILAN Sarawak is deeply committed to the welfare of the people of Sarawak, particularly those residing in remote interior areas who face challenges related to citizenship documentation. They acknowledge that the lack of adequate transportation infrastructure and financial constraints pose significant barriers for these individuals. Ignoring this issue could have detrimental consequences for their access to government assistance.
To address this pressing matter, KEADILAN Sarawak has undertaken a special initiative by establishing a state-level grassroots secretariat committee in Sarawak. This committee aims to facilitate and assist the citizens in their citizenship application process.
Here is a breakdown of the framework, organized into different zones, to streamline communication and support for those seeking to apply for citizenship:
**Northern Zone:** Encompassing the Miri Division, Bintulu Division, and Limbang Division. The Secretariat Coordinator for this zone is Mr. Roland Engan, who can be reached at 085-321040.
**Central Zone:** Covering the Sibu Division, Sarikei Division, Mukah Division, and Betong Division. The Secretariat Coordinators for this zone are Mr. Patrick Kamis (019-4695252), Mr. Ibiljaya (017-8448335), and Mr. Bruce Yee (016-4411850).
**Central West Zone:** Includes the Kapit Division and Upper Rajang. The Secretariat Coordinators for this zone are YB Senator Abun Sui Anyit (016-8881502) and Mr. Kushairy Pangkas (016-3718830).
**Southern Zone:** Comprising the Sri Aman Division, Serian Division, Samarahan Division, and Kuching Division. The coordinator for this zone is Mr. Diog Ak Dios (019-8865734).
With these dedicated efforts, Keadilan Sarawakaim to provide much-needed support for the citizens in their pursuit of citizenship.
Additionally, it is noteworthy that MPN is also actively working towards resolving the longstanding citizenship issues in Sarawak's interior areas. The lack of attention from the Sarawak state government and the inactivity of government agencies in addressing these concerns are disheartening. The leadership of the MADANI government, with a Minister of Home Affairs deeply concerned about citizenship problems and the presence of a PH government, instills hope that this mission to resolve citizenship issues will be accomplished expeditiously.
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Mr Jahim Singkui of Kpg Tambatuon Kota Belud
*The Battle Against the Tambatoun Dam: A Community's Struggle*
In March of this year, the community began advocating for the government to release the letter of revocation regarding the proposed construction of the Tambatoun Dam. They organized several meetings with the Director of the Sabah Water Department, only to be informed that the construction of the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Sabah Drainage and Irrigation Department. Nevertheless, the communities urged the Director of the Sabah Water Department to communicate with the Sabah Drainage and Irrigation Department to initiate the release of the letter of revocation for the Tambatoun Dam.
In June of the same year, the communities received a letter from the Director of the Sabah Water Department. This letter was delivered via WhatsApp. Jahim, a community member, brought the letter to the District Officer of Kota Belud for verification to confirm whether it served as a valid notice for the revocation of the Tambatoun Dam. The District Officer subsequently confirmed that the letter indeed constituted a notice for the revocation of the Tambatoun Dam.
Initially, the communities were unaware of the proposed dam's existence until May 2009 when a research team or consultant group from MT Sdn Bhd or Sabah Ikram Team arrived with various equipment. They informed the community that a dam would be constructed in their village, and the community would be relocated to an unknown area. Three communities, totaling a population of around 300, were to be affected, covering an estimated area of 107.86 square kilometers or approximately 216 hectares, with a dam height of 100 meters.
It wasn't until after this revelation that the action committee was formed, led by Jahim, to protest against the dam. The action committee members consisted of representatives from the three affected villages and subsequently submitted a memorandum to the District Officer of Kota Belud.