7 February 2024

07/02/2024 46 min
7 February 2024

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Episode Synopsis

On Today Show
— Ngang Kuja, Penan residents of Kampung Long Tanyit, Linau River Belaga – Severe Flooding Strikes Five Penan Villages along Linau/Belaga River: Should the Sarawak Government Construct More Dams?
— Abun Sui, Senator of PKR Sarawak and lawyer – Even someone holds the title of TUN, they must still be investigated for crimes, and the seriously ill Taib is no exception
— Muhammad Faisal abdul aziz, Chairperson of Bersih – Reform Demands to be Reinforced Before Taking to the Streets

On Today Show
— Ngang Kuja, penduduk Penan Kampung Long Tanyit, Sungai Linau Belaga - Banjir Teruk Melanda Lima Kampung Penan di sepanjang Sungai Linau/Belaga: Patutkah Kerajaan Sarawak Membina Lebih Banyak Empangan?
— Abun Sui, Senator PKR Sarawak dan peguam - Walaupun seseorang memegang gelaran TUN, mereka masih perlu disiasat atas jenayah, dan Taib yang sakit teruk tidak terkecuali
— Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz, Pengerusi Bersih - Tuntutan Reformasi Perlu Diperkukuh Sebelum Melakukan Demonstrasi di Jalanan

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Ngang Kuja, Penan residents of Kampung Long Tanyit, Linau River Belaga
*Severe Flooding Strikes Five Penan Villages along Linau/Belaga River: Should the Sarawak Government Construct More Dams?*
Ngang Kuja reported that 5 penan villages have been flooded by the Linau river which has been overflowing with flood water for the past 4 days. The villages involved are Long Abit, Long Kajang, Lusong Laku, Long Lidem and Long Tanyit.
According to Ngang Kuja, this is an extraordinary flood as far as I know as long as I live in the linau area. We lost everything like rice crops, livestock and houses. The long house of Long Kajang is no longer habitable because it has almost collapsed due to being washed away by the water. When asked if logging is the cause of this extraordinary flood. Probably not, he said- because there is no more active logging in our area. But I expect it is the effect of global climate change. Because the part of Indonesia that borders us is also badly affected by the flood. We are asking for immediate help. The aid sent to us at this time can only cover our lives for 2 days only. It is difficult for us to connect with the outside world because the telephone line is not stable. Long Kajang 25 doors and 38 households. Other longhouses have not been able to identify the number of affected. The government came to send us aid very slowly, using boats and land. But if you use a helicopter it will be faster - said Ngang Kuja.

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