24 April 2024

24/04/2024 1h 8min
24 April 2024

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Episode Synopsis

On Today Show
— Iswardy Morni, Political Analyst from Sarawak – Don't blame PMX, blame GPS and the Premier of Sarawak
— Robert from Sebauh Bintulu – Timber Theft Alert: NCR Land in Sebauh Bintulu
— Nicholas Mujah Ason, Member of the Indigenous Foundation Council (FSC) – Uniting for Land Rights: Nicholas Mujah Support The Campaign Against Section 5(7)
— Vinothan from National Marhaen Farmers Association – Defending Tradition: Farmers' Stand Against Sime Darby's Eviction
Topik Pada Hari Ini
- Iswardy Morni, Analis Politik dari Sarawak - Jangan salahkan PMX, salahkan GPS dan Premier Sarawak
- Robert dari Sebauh Bintulu - Amaran Pencurian Kayu: Tanah NCR di Sebauh Bintulu
- Nicholas Mujah Ason, Ahli Majlis Yayasan Orang Asli (FSC) - Bersatu untuk Hak Tanah: Sokongan Nicholas Mujah Terhadap Kempen Menentang Seksyen 5(7)
- Vinothan dari Gabungan Penternak Nasional Marhaen - Mempertahankan Tradisi: Penduduk Berdiri Menentang Pengusiran Sime Darby

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Iswardy Morni, Political Analyst from Sarawak
*Don't blame PMX, blame GPS and the Premier of Sarawak*
Two days ago, the office of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim issued a media statement announcing the appointment of 4 individuals to the Policy Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister. They are PETRONAS Chairman - Hassan Marican, Economist - Professor Dr. Yeah Kim Leng, Researcher - Dr. Nungsari Ahmad Radhi, and corporate sector representative - Executive Chairman of FVSB Sdn.Bhd Ahmad Fuad Md Ali.
The four of them will advise the prime minister on national development and economic resilience. They will not be paid a salary. However, since the media statement was issued, the public in Sarawak has begun to criticize the prime minister for being unfair. There are no representatives from Sabah and Sarawak in the Committee. Despite the fact that the states with the highest number of poor people are in Sabah and Sarawak, and Sabah and Sarawak are geographically quite far from the administrative center of Putrajaya. Don't blame PMX, blame GPS and the Premier of Sarawak - says Iswardy. Previously, many policies and initiatives that accelerated and strengthened the development of states and the country were implemented in other states but opposed in Sarawak. For example, GPS opposed the implementation of MPKK, PEDI, and the latest is PADU. Several central government proposals related to communication, education, and health could not be implemented in Sarawak because Sarawak insisted on maintaining its autonomy. I support Sarawak in maintaining autonomy over appropriate matters. But if the central government's proposals accelerate and enhance state administration, they should be approved. It seems that GPS and the Premier of Sarawak are afraid of the reforms implemented by PMX and they want to maintain their popularity in Sarawak. Iswardy advised the leaders of GPS Sarawak to accept any good proposals that can improve the living standards of the people of Sarawak. GPS wants to manage their affairs in Sarawak. This will prevent the people from being grateful to PMX.
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