11 March 2024
On Today Show
— Special Randau – Penan People Allegedly Cheated by Sarawak Land Department in SSLR Project
— Dennis Along, Human rights and environmental activist – Urges MACC to Investigate Taib and Family's Assets
— Bruce Yee, the PKR branch chief of Sarikei – Citizenship Assistance Program Launched in Sibu: A Chance for Sarawakians to Resolve Documentation Issues
— Ngeow Chow Ying, Convenor of Project - Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek SAMA) – Empowering Women in Politics: Projek Sama's Push for Greater Representation
Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Randau Khas – Orang Penan Didakwa Dikhianati oleh Jabatan Tanah Sarawak dalam Projek SSLR
— Dennis Along, Aktivis Hak Asasi Manusia dan Alam Sekitar – Mendorong SPRM untuk Siasat Harta Benda Taib dan Keluarga
— Bruce Yee, Ketua Cawangan PKR Sarikei – Program Bantuan Kewarganegaraan Dilancarkan di Sibu: Peluang bagi Rakyat Sarawak Menyelesaikan Isu Dokumentasi
— Ngeow Chow Ying, Pengerusi Projek - Kestabilan dan Akauntabiliti untuk Malaysia (Projek SAMA) – Memperkasakan Wanita dalam Politik: Tuntutan Projek Sama untuk Representasi yang Lebih Besar
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*Special Randau*
1. Dennis Aong- Urge MACC to investigate the assets of Taib Mahmud and Family. The report to the MACC will be made at 10 am on 13 March 2024, at the MACC Miri Office. Dennis Along asked all parties who want a transparent investigation to be carried out to be with him.
2. The Sarawak Land and Survey Department cheated the Penan people in claiming land for the SSLR project in the middle of Baram. Roland Engan- Chairman of Miri Heirs Association (PEWARIS) informed that the SSLR project will go through several villages in the interior of Baram. The land department has distributed a notice of cancellation of rights and land acquisition under section 5(3) & (4) of the Sarawak land code 1958. But only form E was given to register names. But the residents were surprised when they received the receipt of the account received the E-form as (The land department has received a "Claim" from the registered name. Not knowing what is being claimed. Roland called on the land department to act professionally and not try to deceive the Penan people.
3. Parliament Meeting, First Meeting, Third Term, Fifteenth Parliament. It is the turn of the ministry of economy and the ministry of finance to wrap up the debate. Most of the explanations and questions focused on the fall in the value of the ringgit and the smooth registration and security of PADU data.
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Dennis Along, Human rights and environmental activist
*Urges MACC to Investigate Taib and Family's Assets*
Today Dennis made a statement calling on the public to together with him and other NGO friends make a report to MACC Miri - calling for an investigation into Taib Mahmud's property and assets. According to Dennis, Taib died on 21 Feb 2024 and no one knows who took over or inherited his estate. We are not accusing all of Taib's assets to be from stolen or illegal sources. Therefore, it is important that an investigation be made in order to be able to clarify various issues that have arisen for a long time. Two assets associated with Taib in my area are.
A piece of land in the name of Abu Bekir Taib in Mulu Tutoh Land District with an area of 4400 hectares and Syarikat Bursa Mulu and Marriot Hotel Mulu on a land area of 300 hectares in the name of Dato Roziah (Taib's sister) and her husband Robert Ganet. If the investigation proves that ownership of these properties was taken illegally. Therefore fines and corresponding payments and their return to the owner should be expedited. The same goes for all of Taib's properties at home and abroad. If the investigation proves that property ownership is illegal in terms of the law. So the property should be returned to the people of Sarawak. According to the document shared by BMF- there are hundreds of companies in and outside the country, Diana Taib and her family have interests. Dennis asked the public to be with him and his friends on 13 March 2024, to make a report at the MACC Miri Office.
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Bruce Yee, the PKR branch chief of Sarikei
*Citizenship Assistance Program Launched in Sibu: A Chance for Sarawakians to Resolve Documentation Issues*
Bruce Yee commented on the citizenship issue, stating that the Special Citizenship Task Force Operation (PPK) has begun operations at the Sibu Municipal Council Public Library (SMC), Keranji Road, Sibu. Date: 11/3/2024 to 22/3/2024. Operation hours: 8 am to 5 pm.
He remind that besides bringing important documents, make sure to only bring the Applicant and Guarantor to the PPK center based on the duty schedule of the Community and Clan Chiefs prepared by the Sibu District Office.
This PPK is a collaboration between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the State Government to assist all Sarawakians who still face issues with citizenship documentation.
Bruce comment that, the citizens should seize this opportunity as it is a chance for them to apply for citizenship under the MADANI government's program in collaboration with the Sarawak state government.
The MADANI government is committed to resolving the citizenship issues that the previous governments have neglected.
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Ngeow Chow Ying, Convenor of Project - Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek SAMA)
*Empowering Women in Politics: Projek Sama's Push for Greater Representation*
Project - Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek Sama) has urged the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to table a white paper to end the nation’s “appalling” under-representation of women in the political arena. According to a survey by the International Parliamentary Union (IPU), Malaysia is ranked 150 amongst 190 countries for women’s representation in the Parliament, with only 30 (13.51 percent) out of 222 lawmakers being women.
Chow, a representative from Projek Sama, highlighted that the low representation of women in Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies (ADUN) at only 13 percent and 12 percent, respectively, is a significant concern. She emphasized that women bring unique perspectives and can voice out numerous issues on national development that might otherwise be overlooked.
To address this issue, Projek Sama proposed the introduction of Top-up Women-Only Additional Seats (TWOAS) as a structural remedy. This system would address the under-representation of women in elections and legislatures, particularly due to the single-member nature of the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system.
Chow also pointed out the success of having a woman in the Youth and Sports Ministry for the first time, indicating that diverse representation can lead to more inclusive decision-making processes. She stressed the importance of creating more space for women to win seats and contribute to policy-making, highlighting that other solutions need to be explored and implemented.