On Today Show
— Dennis Along, Resident of Long Terawan, Mulu – Villagers Publicly Oppose Dam Construction, Criticize Lack of Transparency and Question Leaders' Credibility
— Dominic Langat, Kenyah Long Tungan, Ulu Baram – Ineffective Communication Systems Leave Interior Villagers Out of the Loop on Current Affairs
— Chris Lau, independent Journalist from Sarawak – Controversial Pardon Rumors Elicit Strong Opposition from Public
— Asraf Sharafi, Bersih senior manager – Ensuring Accountability: Bersih Calls for Public Disclosure of Election Information

Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Dennis Along, Penduduk Long Terawan, Mulu – Penduduk Menentang Pembinaan Empangan Secara Terbuka, Mengkritik Ketiadaan Ketelusan dan Mempersoal Kredibiliti Pemimpin
— Dominic Langat, Kenyah Long Tungan, Ulu Baram – Sistem Komunikasi yang Tidak Berkesan Meninggalkan Penduduk Dalam Terokai Isu Semasa
— Chris Lau, Wartawan Bebas dari Sarawak – Khabar Angin Pembebasan Kontroversi Menimbulkan Penentangan Kuat dari Awam
— Asraf Sharafi, Pengurus Kanan Bersih – Memastikan Tanggungjawab: Bersih Mendesak Penyingkapan Awam Maklumat Pilihan Raya

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Dennis Along, Resident of Long Terawan, Mulu.
*Villagers Publicly Oppose Dam Construction, Criticize Lack of Transparency and Question Leaders' Credibility*
The war of words between supporters of dam building and anti-dam is heating up in Tutoh. Wednesday, Mulu assemblyman Gerawat Gala announced to the media that the majority of tribal leaders in Tutoh supported the GPS government's plan to build the Tutoh dam. Gerawat said that the residents agreed because they were aware of the economic benefits and the minimal impact on the environment. On January 30, 2023 - the tribal leaders, led by the area chief Tutoh Benedict Wak said, only a small group opposes the construction of the tutoh dam and they do not represent the voice of the local population, they are not in the village, do not attend meetings and are anti-development.
Dennis explained that they are the largest group representing the people of Tutoh who are against the construction of the Tutoh dam. To date, more than 600 people have signed a petition against the construction of the dam.
They are often denied the right to attend meetings. The meeting is set on a certain date, but is made at another time. More importantly they are not anti-development.
Dennis emphasize that, they want clean water, paved roads, electricity, sec 18 land measurement for development. All this was mentioned by GPS in their manifesto during the state elections, and the communities have support. In the manifesto, there is no mention of the government's plan to build a dam.
Dennis question, is it true that there is support from the tribal leaders who support the construction of the dam? If the name of support dams has revealed, then they also ready to reveal the number of Tutoh residents who oppose the construction of the dam and will send a letter and list to the Premier of Sarawak.
Dennis said it is important on transparency, and they work with transparence. On the other hand, the Premier of Sarawak, His Excellency, Ministers and tribal leaders are working in the dark and are unprofessional.
He conclude that building dams does benefit the state government and their crony contractors. But look at what happened in Bakun and Murum. The people there live harder than before. They also pay electricity bills like other Sarawak residents. They are poorer than anyone who don't have hydro dams. Dennis also ask who works at all the hydro stations in Sarawak. Are they local people there?
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