4 June 2024

04/06/2024 49 min
4 June 2024

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Episode Synopsis

On Today Show
— Desmond Laing, Resident of Tukau Jaya Traditional Village – Tukau Jaya's Struggle: Villagers Seek Fair Compensation from Syarikat Parabena
— Thomas Fann, Chairman of Engage – Civil Society Calls for Code of Conduct to Prevent Corruption in Government Contracts
— Mrs. Mag from Long Bemang, Baram – Indigenous Baram Residents Demand Land Rights and Infrastructure Improvements

Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Desmond Laing, Penduduk Kampung Tradisional Tukau Jaya – Perjuangan Tukau Jaya: Penduduk Kampung Meminta Pampasan yang Adil daripada Syarikat Parabena
— Thomas Fann, Pengerusi Engage – Masyarakat Sivil Menyeru Kod Etika untuk Mencegah Rasuah dalam Kontrak Kerajaan
— Puan Mag dari Long Bemang, Baram – Penduduk Asal Baram Menuntut Hak Tanah dan Penambahbaikan Infrastruktur

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Desmond Laing, Resident of Tukau Jaya Traditional Village
*Tukau Jaya's Struggle: 10 Villagers Seek Fair Compensation from Syarikat Parabena*
Desmond Laing gave the latest update regarding the traditional village of Tukau Jaya which was ordered to be relocated by Syarikat Parabena. Parabena won the land dispute case in Kampung Tukau Jaya and all residents were ordered to demolish their houses and receive the SPS- Resettlement Scheme. Before the houses in SPS are ready to be built, residents are instructed to rent elsewhere first. The majority of the population had to agree to the SPS Scheme offered because they were powerless to fight in Court. Residents who accept to move to SPS cannot make any claims for compensation.
But Desmond Laing and 9 others took their case to court. Because they do not agree with the way Parabena does not want to pay the price of their garden, house and land.
We have instructed a lawyer to act on our behalf and so far Parabena has not demolished our house until our case is settled. Surrendering to the SPs scheme means we lose everything. But by filing our case in court we still have hope to get payment from the price of our house, land and garden. I will give further updates when the date of the trial in court - Desmond Laing said - the villagers of Tukau Jaya. Parabena is linked to the younger brother of Taib Mahmud. Former TYT Sarawak.

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