5 March 2024

05/03/2024 45 min
5 March 2024

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Episode Synopsis

On Today Show
— Apai from Residents of Kapit and Dixon Anak Naga- Resident of Nanga Sebiru Sg. Gaat – Environmental Disaster Strikes Katibas River: Illegal Logging Suspected
— Brune Yee, the PKR branch chief in Sarikei – Supply Chain Struggles: Sarikei's Challenge with LPG Cylinder Exchanges
— Nasir Nash, activist from Gua Musang Kelatan – Ensuring Financial Access: Government's Responsibility to Open Bank Accounts for Indigenous Peoples

Topik Pada Hari Ini
- Apai dari Penduduk Kapit dan Dixon Anak Naga, Penduduk Nanga Sebiru Sg. Gaat - Bencana Alam Melanda Sungai Katibas: Pengloggingan Haram Disyaki
- Brune Yee, ketua cawangan PKR di Sarikei - Cabaran Rantaian Bekalan: Sarikei Berdepan dengan Pertukaran Silinder LPG
- Nasir Nash, aktivis dari Gua Musang Kelantan - Memastikan Akses Kewangan: Tanggungjawab Kerajaan untuk Membuka Akaun Bank bagi Orang Asli

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Apai from Residents of Kapit and Dixon Anak Naga- Resident of Nanga Sebiru Sg. Gaat
*Environmental Disaster Strikes Katibas River: Illegal Logging Suspected*
Lai reported on March 2, 2024 that thousands of tons of waste logs were swept away by the strong current through the Katibas river in Kapit. The incident caused a logjam like what happened in the Baleh river a few years ago. According to Lai, he has no doubt that the incident was caused by illegal logging and could also be due to the plantations carried out by the TA AN group in the upper reaches of the Katibas river. I used to work with the TA AN group in Hulu Katibas and they have palm oil plantations and also a logging license in Hulu Katibas. But I believe more that this incredible amount of wood waste is caused by illegal logging. I believe that NREB is monitoring the farms and logging areas of the TA AN group. It is very likely that they comply with the requirements of the license issued. But these illegal loggers will cut wood unethically and leave a lot of waste. This illegal logging is believed to be the result of cooperation with villagers who are desperate for quick money. Asked why NREB did not succeed in cracking down on illegal logging and arresting these environmental criminals. Lai said, NREB can also be bribed by the parties concerned. They will not be caught because there must be an informant who informed these illegal loggers before the raid.
For Dixon, such incidents should be investigated and the perpetrators should be punished. But he wondered why the GPS minister did not issue a statement, when the incident had happened a few days ago. I suspect they just want to save themselves. Don't want to make negative comments. Afraid of being scolded by their respective bosses. Or the minister and YB GPS have shares with plantation and logging companies - Ask Dixon Anak Naga.
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