5 May 2024

11/05/2024 49 min
5 May 2024

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Episode Synopsis

On Today Show
— Randau by SR and MN
— Special Randau by SR
— Thomas Fan, Chairman of Engage – The Freedom Fund 2.0: Standing Up Against Defamation Lawsuits
— Oscar Ling, DAP Member of Parliament Sibu – A Call for Action: Improving Rural Healthcare in Sarawak
— Meneng Ibris, the Women's Chief of PKR in Opar – Community-Centered Advocacy: PKR Opar's Approach

Topik Pada Hari Ini
- Thomas Fan, Pengerusi Engage - Dana Kebebasan 2.0: Melawan Tuntutan Fitnah
- Oscar Ling, Ahli Parlimen DAP Sibu - Seruan untuk Tindakan: Memperbaiki Penjagaan Kesihatan di Pedalaman Sarawak
- Meneng Ibris, Ketua Wanita PKR Opar - Advokasi Berpusatkan Komuniti: Pendekatan PKR Opar


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Thomas Fan, Chairman of Engage
*The Freedom Fund 2.0: Standing Up Against Defamation Lawsuits*
Yesterday, the Chairman of Engage, Thomas Fan, launched the "Freedom Fund 2.0" to collect donations from the public to help Clare RB, Gerakbudaya, and Vinlin Press pay a fine of RM300,000 and another RM120,000 for legal costs. Clare RB, Gerakbudaya, and Vinlin Press were found guilty of defaming the Sultanah of Terengganu, Sultanah Nurzahirah, in Clare's book titled "Sarawak Report: The Inside Story Of The 1MDB Expose" first edition. In the book, Clare was accused of defamation by writing that Sultanah Nurzahirah introduced Jho Lo to TIA (1MDB). After being informed of the mistake, in the second edition, Clare RB corrected the statement to reflect that it was actually the sister of the Sultan of Terengganu who introduced Jho Lo to TIA. Despite the correction, Sultanah Nurzahirah continued with the lawsuit against Clare. So far, Clare RB has managed to raise RM128,000 but is still short of RM292,000. When asked why the Malaysian people should help contribute to paying the fine for Clare, Thomas emphasized that Clare was the first person to expose the 1MDB scandal involving Najib and Rosmah, which ultimately led to the downfall of UMNO BN in the 2018 general election. If Clare had not exposed Najib's wrongdoing, it would have been impossible for a change in government to occur. As Malaysians, we should feel proud and grateful to Clare for her bravery, as her actions led to a change in government, the 1MDB case being brought to light, and Najib Razak being found guilty, a case that is still ongoing. Anyone can donate - even a small amount of RM10 as a token of appreciation to Clare RB, Gerakbudaya, and Vinlin Press. You can visit "sokong.org" or donate to Public Bank account 323 866 9514. If Clare and her colleagues win in the Federal Court, the funds collected will be used by Engage to help others facing lawsuits/fines for upholding their rights and freedom of speech. - Thomas Fann

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