4 March 2024
On Today Show
— Urai Wan, Residents of Long Bedian Village, Baram – What is Green Hydrogen? Dennis Ngau didn’t explain to the villagers
— Abun Sui, Senator of PKR Sarawak – Bumiputra Inclusion: Advocating for Indigenous Representation in KEB 2024
— Maria Chin Abdullah, Ex-PKR lawmaker – Rallying for Change: No Permits Needed for Assembly
Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Urai Wan, Penduduk Kampung Long Bedian, Baram - Apakah Hidrogen Hijau? Dennis Ngau tidak menjelaskan kepada penduduk kampung tersebut.
— Abun Sui, Senator PKR Sarawak - Inklusi Bumiputera: Membangkitkan Perwakilan Orang Asal dalam KEB 2024.
— Maria Chin Abdullah, Bekas Ahli Parlimen PKR - Bergerak untuk Perubahan: Tiada Permit Diperlukan untuk Perhimpunan.
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*Special Randau*
1. The police will record a statement from PAS President - Hadi Awang - tomorrow. The Inspector General of Police informed that the police will go to the PAS Party Headquarters at 2.30 pm tomorrow to record Hadi's statement regarding his statement which is said to have insulted the Malay rulers. The police previously opened investigation papers according to section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and investigations under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
2. Muhyiddin cannot appeal the case to the federal court. In the Jana Wibawa Case which started in the session court. A case that starts in the session court. His appeal will end up in appellate court, not federal court.
3. Daim and his family failed to get the court's permission for a judicial review. Daim and his family Challenge the MACC to investigate them.
4. YB Dennis Ngau is more friendly talking to the media than talking to us residents of the same village as him. Urai Wan said, YB Dennis will brand us as anti-development if we question the government's plan to build the Tutoh dam. He never explained to us what Green hydrogen energy is. We only know that the green hydrogen project will be implemented in our village through Borneo Post.
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Urai Wan, Residents of Long Bedian Village, Baram.
*What is Green Hydrogen? Dennis Ngau didn’t explain to the villagers*
On 29 Feb 2024, the Borneo Post reported that Rumah Panjang Long Bedian will be the first longhouse to use electricity sourced from green hydrogen power - the first in the country. Yb Dennis Ngau, Telang Usan assemblyman stated that the green hydrogen project will be implemented in Long Bedian and this will benefit the people there.
Green hydrogen is a new energy source capable of producing cheap and clean electricity. That is according to Dennis Ngau.
However, Urai Wan was surprised by Dennis Ngau's statement. Dennis Ngau is indeed from the village of Long Bedian but he never said anything or gave an explanation to the villagers regarding the green hydrogen project.
Urai Wan said that, Dennis Ngau should have told them first before speaking to the media. According to Urai Wan, the residents of Long Bedian currently use solar energy and are charged RM100 to RM200 per month based on usage, this project is called Sarawak alternative rural electrification scheme (SARES).
But still, Urai Wan emphasize that, Denis Ngau must explain to the villagers first. Is green hydrogen really safe and cheap? They don't want the Tutoh Dam to be built. It will drown the village of Long Bedian - Said Urai. I have visited Bakun and the people there are much poorer than before the dam was built. Only 3 acres of land was given by the government for one family and no more after more than 25 years. We are protesting the construction of the Tutoh dam.
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Abun Sui, Senator of PKR Sarawak
*Bumiputra Inclusion: Advocating for Indigenous Representation in KEB 2024*
Abun Sui Anyit has emphasized the importance of fair representation from all regions in Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak, in the permanent secretariat for monitoring the implementation of resolutions from the Bumiputera Economic Congress (KEB) 2024. He stated that such representation would lead to more comprehensive development in the country, particularly benefiting Sabah, Sarawak, indigenous areas, and marginalized communities.
He emphasized that the Bumiputera include the indigenous people of both Peninsula Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak, and that many policies tend to favor the Malays while overlooking them (indigenous people's). This includes development, educational scholarships, and so on; everything must be equal.
He further stressed that the permanent secretariat's membership should encompass all Bumiputera races, including non-Muslims and individuals familiar with the issues faced by those in the interior of Sabah and Sarawak.
Abun expressed hope that decisions made by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at KEB 2024 would be implemented fairly for the benefit of all Bumiputera across Malaysia.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi recently announced the establishment of a permanent secretariat under the Bumiputra Economic Council to monitor the immediate execution of resolutions proposed during KEB 2024. Zahid, also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, mentioned that the secretariat's formation was based on the congress's resolutions and that he was entrusted as the secretariat steering committee chairman. The secretariat's role is to monitor and facilitate the implementation of resolutions approved by the Bumiputra Economic Council.
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Maria Chin Abdullah, Ex-PKR lawmaker
*Rallying for Change: No Permits Needed for Assembly*
Ex-PKR lawmaker Maria Chin Abdullah has urged the Home Ministry and the Inspector-General of Police to educate the police force that permits are no longer required for rallies under the Peaceful Assembly Act. Maria is leading a group of women for a peaceful assembly in conjunction with International Women's Day this coming Saturday. She emphasized that according to the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, organizers only need to notify the police in advance of the event, without requiring a permit. The notification period was reduced from 10 to 5 days in 2019.
Maria criticized the police for their conduct in refusing to accept a notice for the Women’s March Malaysia 2024, stating that their actions are unacceptable. She clarified that the purpose of notifying the police is not to obtain a permit, but rather to facilitate matters such as traffic and public safety during the event. Maria highlighted the importance of police training in dealing with assemblies and understanding human rights in a democratic society.
She pointed out that the right to assemble is protected under Article 10 of the Federal Constitution, and therefore, a permit is unnecessary under the Peaceful Assembly Act. While a permit traditionally indicated police approval for an assembly, the Peaceful Assembly Act shifts the focus to notification rather than seeking permission. Maria emphasized that organizers simply need to notify the police of their event on a certain date, based on the provisions of the Federal Constitution.