Listen "6 December 2023"
Episode Synopsis
On Today Show
> Abun Sui, PKR Sarawak Senator – Environmental Impact and Disrupted Lives: Murum Penan's Plight Post-Dam Construction
> Agnes Padan, Human rights activist – Rural Rights: MyKad Achievements in Lawas
> Romuald Siew from Tahabas – Access to Services: Language Proficiency and Citizen Rights
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Abun Sui, Senator PKR Sarawak - Kesan Alam Sekitar dan Kehidupan Terganggu: Cabaran Murum Penan Pembinaan Empangan
> Agnes Padan, Aktivis Hak Asasi Manusia - Hak Orang Asal: Pencapaian MyKad di Lawas
> Romuald Siew dari Tahabas - Akses ke Perkhidmatan: Penguasaan Bahasa dan Hak Warganegara
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Abun Sui, PKR Sarawak Senator
*Environmental Impact and Disrupted Lives: Murum Penan's Plight Post-Dam Construction*
Recently, heavy rain led to the road entering the Murum resettlement area being cut off. According to a report from the RFS yesterday, the logging company Shin Yang will undertake the task of repairing the road. The Murum Penan community expressed uncertainty about Shin Yang's intentions, while Abun Sui stated that there has been no sign of repair work starting.
This road cutoff incident once again brings to light the problems faced by the Murum Penan. It is understood that the state government, during the construction of the Murum dam, promised assistance to the affected communities, including a monthly allowance of 250 Malaysian Ringgit per household. However, this support was halted after 2018.
Abun pointed out that the environment in the Murum Penan resettlement area is not as abundant as before, lacking the forests and rivers for hunting and abundant resources for sustenance. Despite the diminished living environment, the standard of living for the Murum Penan has not improved, and they still rely on subsidies promised by the government. He mentioned that the Murum Penan have raised this issue, indicating that they still require assistance.
He emphasized that dams within the state of Sarawak are projects of the state government. If there are any issues of exploitation, the state government must address them. However, he also stressed that he would bring up relevant issues in parliament and with the relevant ministers to prevent the rights of the people of Sarawak from being compromised.
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> Abun Sui, PKR Sarawak Senator – Environmental Impact and Disrupted Lives: Murum Penan's Plight Post-Dam Construction
> Agnes Padan, Human rights activist – Rural Rights: MyKad Achievements in Lawas
> Romuald Siew from Tahabas – Access to Services: Language Proficiency and Citizen Rights
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Abun Sui, Senator PKR Sarawak - Kesan Alam Sekitar dan Kehidupan Terganggu: Cabaran Murum Penan Pembinaan Empangan
> Agnes Padan, Aktivis Hak Asasi Manusia - Hak Orang Asal: Pencapaian MyKad di Lawas
> Romuald Siew dari Tahabas - Akses ke Perkhidmatan: Penguasaan Bahasa dan Hak Warganegara
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Abun Sui, PKR Sarawak Senator
*Environmental Impact and Disrupted Lives: Murum Penan's Plight Post-Dam Construction*
Recently, heavy rain led to the road entering the Murum resettlement area being cut off. According to a report from the RFS yesterday, the logging company Shin Yang will undertake the task of repairing the road. The Murum Penan community expressed uncertainty about Shin Yang's intentions, while Abun Sui stated that there has been no sign of repair work starting.
This road cutoff incident once again brings to light the problems faced by the Murum Penan. It is understood that the state government, during the construction of the Murum dam, promised assistance to the affected communities, including a monthly allowance of 250 Malaysian Ringgit per household. However, this support was halted after 2018.
Abun pointed out that the environment in the Murum Penan resettlement area is not as abundant as before, lacking the forests and rivers for hunting and abundant resources for sustenance. Despite the diminished living environment, the standard of living for the Murum Penan has not improved, and they still rely on subsidies promised by the government. He mentioned that the Murum Penan have raised this issue, indicating that they still require assistance.
He emphasized that dams within the state of Sarawak are projects of the state government. If there are any issues of exploitation, the state government must address them. However, he also stressed that he would bring up relevant issues in parliament and with the relevant ministers to prevent the rights of the people of Sarawak from being compromised.
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