On Today Show
— Nicholas Bawin, a former Deputy Chairman of the Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (Mais) – The Hidden Issues Behind Sarawak's Hydrogen Export Plans
— Romuald Siew from Tahabas – One Leader, One Village: Revisiting the Role and Function of Traditional Village Leaders
— George from Uma Akeh – Communities Call for State Representatives to Prioritize Constituency Needs
— Madhavi from the Marhaen group – Workers' Rally: Fighting for a Living Wage and Indigenous Rights

Topik Pada Hari Ini
— Nicholas Bawin, bekas Timbalan Pengerusi Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (Mais) – Isu-isu Tersembunyi di Sebalik Rancangan Eksport Hidrogen Sarawak
— Romuald Siew dari Tahabas – Satu Pemimpin, Satu Kampung: Meneliti Semula Peranan dan Fungsi Pemimpin Kampung Tradisional
— George dari Uma Akeh – Komuniti Meminta Wakil Negeri untuk Mengutamakan Kepentingan Kawasan Pemilih
— Madhavi dari kumpulan Marhaen – Perhimpunan Pekerja: Berjuang untuk Gaji yang Membela dan Hak Asasi Orang Asli

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Nicholas Bawin, a former Deputy Chairman of the Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (Mais)
*The Hidden Issues Behind Sarawak's Hydrogen Export Plans*
Nicholas Bawin has raised concerns over the District Office's failure to reappoint 12 tuai rumah/longhouse chiefs and 2 Kapitans. A handover ceremony for appointment letters and certificates was scheduled for May 7, 2024. According to a report by Borneo Post, they had received appointment letters but were instructed to return them due to technical issues. However, the latest list released dropped the names of the 12 tuai rumah and 2 Kapitans. The association alleges third-party interference. Bawin, citing historical precedent, stated that before or after James Brooke's rule, the appointment of village chiefs/tuai rumah or community leaders was entirely determined by the villagers themselves. The administrative role of the district office or resident's office was only to confirm the appointment by issuing certificates or letters of authority. This was because the past administration understood that the villagers were the ones who best knew who was the most authoritative and skilled leader. The problem faced now is due to political interference by the ruling party. They only appoint village chiefs who support their political party. Regarding the expectation that Sarawak will export 240,000 tonnes of hydrogen to Japan and Korea by 2028 - as mentioned by Sarawak Premier Johari Openg during the Sarawak Bumiputera Chamber Of Entrepreneurs (DUBS) Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Bawin said that very little information is known by the people of Sarawak regarding hydrogen technology. The Sarawak Premier should explain to the people of Sarawak how they will benefit from this technology. Or is hydrogen energy only beneficial to giant companies? Because as residents of longhouses, they don't know what machines they have that use hydrogen power. Bawin mentioned serving on the board of directors of Sesco/SEB and being from Lubok Antu, where the Batang Ai hydroelectric dam is located. Until the end of his service, many longhouses were still not connected to electricity. This led him to believe that the hydro power generated in Sarawak is intended for industrial use, while longhouse residents are only supplied with solar-based electricity at 3000 watts for 12 hours, which he considers insufficient. Rural residents also need sufficient electricity for their daily lives.
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