23 August 2024

On Today Show — John Brian Anthony, Sarawak Political Analyst – Ending Corporate Favoritism: John Brian's Call to Protect Indigenous Land Rights in Sarawak — Meneng Biris, PKR Mas Gading – Election Promises and Delays: The Unfinished Bridge of Kampung Selampit — Agnes from Selangau – Criticizing Cronyism: Against JV Land Deals in Suai Niah Topik Pada Hari Ini — John Brian Anthony, Penganalisis Politik Sarawak – Menamatkan Pilihan Korporat: Seruan John Brian untuk Melindungi Hak Tanah Orang Asal di Sarawak — Meneng Biris, PKR Mas Gading – Janji Pilihan Raya dan Kelewatan: Jambatan Kampung Selampit yang Belum Siap — Agnes dari Selangau – Mengkritik Kronisme: Menentang Perjanjian Tanah JV di Suai Niah ----------------------- John Brian Anthony, Sarawak Political Analyst *Ending Corporate Favoritism: John Brian's Call to Protect Indigenous Land Rights in Sarawak* John responded to the Miri police chief's media statement that the police are investigating a property embezzlement case in the WTK palm oil plantation in Suai Niah. Information states that 3 individuals have been arrested and police are still hunting for 4 more suspects of assault and treachery. I question why the police investigate the complaint made by the taukey farm only. Meanwhile, when thousands of complaints were made by villagers regarding the case of careless land, the police did not investigate at all. The police should also investigate why such an incident happened, is it because of injustice against the landowners in the area? - asked John. Farm Taukey is a rich man. WTK has 3 locations in the Suai Niah area. They obtained the PL because they were rich and had political connections with the rulers. How can the poor demand justice if the government favors rich corporations. Cases like this happen all over Sarawak. The reason is because GPS gives NCR land belonging to Orang Asal to rich people and the rights of land owners are not guaranteed by the government. There are many examples of failed JVs such as LCDA and SELCRA. The company makes a lot of profit - but the return is only a few ringgits to the land owner. I suggest now that the government does not give PL to rich companies anymore. Stop it. Now give assistance to Dayak/original farmers - capital to clear land, seeds, agricultural technology, fertilizers and then marketing and reasonable pricing. This will be fairer and Dayak land ownership will remain. Because if the Dayak/Orang Asal continue to be pressured with unfair policies. I believe cases like those in Suai, Batu Niah and in Merakai Serian will continue to repeat themselves in the future - John Brian said. ---------------------------------------------------