2 October 2024

02/10/2024 49 min
2 October 2024

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Episode Synopsis

On Today Show
— Micheal Mering Jok, General Secretary of SCRIPS (Sarawak Indigenous Rights Association) – Anger Grows as NCR Lands in Belaga Face Unlawful Invasion by Unknown Parties
— Jeffrery Ngui, Chairman of MUDA Sarawak – Vision or Overspend? Concerns Grow Over Sarawak’s Plan to Model Kapit After Bergen
— Jeffery Baudi, Resident Representative of SFI Housing Park – "What About Us?" Sipitang SFI Residents Demand Equal Land Rights

Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Micheal Mering Jok, Setiausaha Agung SCRIPS (Persatuan Hak Orang Asal Sarawak) – Kemarahan Memuncak Apabila Tanah NCR di Belaga Diceroboh Secara Haram oleh Pihak Tidak Dikenali
— Jeffrery Ngui, Pengerusi MUDA Sarawak – Visi atau Pembaziran? Kebimbangan Meningkat Terhadap Rancangan Sarawak untuk Mencontohi Kapit Seperti Bergen
— Jeffery Baudi, Wakil Penduduk Taman Perumahan SFI – "Bagaimana Dengan Kami?" Penduduk SFI Sipitang Tuntut Hak Tanah yang Sama

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Micheal Mering Jok, General Secretary of SCRIPS (Sarawak Indigenous Rights Association)
*Anger Grows as NCR Lands in Belaga Face Unlawful Invasion by Unknown Parties*
According to Micheal, SCRIPS is reviewing the complaints received by it from the villagers, particularly in Belaga, Murum, Baram and Mulu related to the invasion by unknown parties entering NCR customary land and allegedly making land measurements and mapping. They did not get permission from the villagers -they do not show any valid documents from the authorities/government. Micheal is convinced that these parties are looking for new sites for illegal logging on the NCR land of the residents as well as possibly looking for valuable metals/minerals to steal. It is more unfortunate that these parties are given the cooperation of tribal leaders and some villagers who want immediate financial compensation. There is a possibility that the YB of the area is also involved or government officials who work with the forest department or the department that issues logging or plantation licenses. I want to warn these intruders and thieves to stop this act, because the anger of the villagers has reached its peak. Avoid unwanted incidents. Micheal appealed to the government to tighten monitoring and act decisively against corrupt officials. Please act decisively - Said Micheal Jok. Micheal called on the public to report immediately if they see a glimpse of foreigners/outsiders who are supposedly carrying equipment to measure villagers' land for development projects. Report to us and we will investigate- Said Micheal Jok. Lately Kampung Long Bangan Belaga (Kampung Micheal Jok) and Kampung Una Sambop Belaga reported that their land was encroached by the company MM Golden and UU Green Sdn.BHd.
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