BEHIND SPDP AND PRS PROPOSED MERGER

Kuching
Thursday, 25th February 2010

James Masing and the Group of  Five 5 SPDP assemblymen  started Another Crisis In dayak Majority Parties!...Merger Will not happen Without William Mawan

Introduction

Dayak with it total population of about 1, 178,750 or 50% of Sarawak total population , is the biggest group in Sarawak.

Politically they are represented by all the parties in Sarawak, by the governing parties and as well as the opposition. In the governing parties , they are represented by the Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) or Sarawak People Party, Sarawak Progressive Democratic Party (SPDP), Sarawak United People Party (SUPP) and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). Whereas in the opposition they are represent by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Sarawak National party (SNAP) and the latest by Democratic Action Party (DAP).

What is Democracy and Why dayak Still marginalised

“Our constitution is named a democracy, because it is in the hands not of the few but of the many. But our laws secure equal justice for all in their private disputes and our public opinion welcomes and honours talent in every branch of achievement …on the ground of excellent alone…our citizen attend both to public and private duties and do not allow absorption in their various affairs to interfere with their knowledge of the city’s we decide or debate, carefully and in person of matters of policy holding…that acts are foredoomed to failure when undertaken discussed”...Pericles definition of democracy in Athens

Democracy is a form of government in which the policy is decided by the preference of the majority in a decision-making process, usually elections. Democracy as a form of government always has the following characteristics:

• There is a demos, a group which makes political decisions by some form of collective procedure. In modern democracies the demos is the nation, and citizenship is usually equivalent to membership.

• There is a territory where the decisions apply, and where the demos are resident. In modern democracies, the territory is the nation-state.

• There is a decision-making procedure, which is either direct (for instance a referendum) or indirect (for instance election of a parliament).

Based on the definition of the democracy above, the majority should rule. But why the dayak, despite being the majority they cannot rule? Dayak as I said earlier are representing by all of the political parties. Out of these so many political parties they are only majority in PRS and SPDP. This situation has caused their strength diluted.

SPDP Crisis and the Proposed Merger With PRS

The crisis in SPDP started on 22nd January 2010 when it President William Mawan Ikom replaced Sylvester Entri with Wilson Balang as SPDP secretary general. Mawan reasoned to replace Sylvester was to strengthen the party especially in the northern region of Sarawak.

But the group align to Sylvester Entri said that they walked out in protest over the appointment of Balang as the new secretary-general and Paul Igai, political secretary to the chief minister as his deputy. They believed that Sylvester Enteri was replaced as the secretary-general after he was alleged to have supported Philip Ngo in challenging the incumbent deputy president Peter Nyarok in the party elections last month.

On 21st February 2010, the group align to Sylvester Entri made a press statement that they will merge with PRS.

Conclusions

No matter what they called it, they were actually splitting from SPDP. The merger without the approval of both party Presidents will not going to happen. If merger between the two parties materialised, James Masing at this moment has an advantages over William Mawan as the new entity president. But will William Mawan accept the deputy president post. Judging from the dayak political history (take PBDS as an example) William Mawan would not accept James Masing as a President. So toward the end….Merger between SPDP and PRS will not going to happen and these 5 selfish representatives will be partiless.

This crisis will definitely weaken BN in the coming state election. Pakatan Rakyat (PR) must take this opportunity to wrest power from BN.

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Non-Performing Sarawak BN MPs In Parliament - Datuk Peter Chin and YB Nancy In Denial

Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Wan Junaidi Tunku Jaafar revealetion on non-performing Sarawak BN MPs for seldomly participate in a debate in parliament recieved a negative response from majority of the MPs especially from Datuk Peter Chin and the novice MP, Nancy Shukri.

Datuk Peter Chin , Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water

Datuk Peter Chin when talking to reporters agreed with Deputy Speaker statement that Sarawak MPs seldomly speak in Parliament but added that debate is only one of many yardsticks to measure the performance of a BN MPs who could articulate the aspirations and problems of their constituencies. But in the opinion of the rakyat/voters, if MPs do not speak-up in Parliament how can the problem faced by their contituencies be known by the minister concern? In order to speak in Parliament, the MPs must really understand the topic that they are going to raise , and they must do a proper preparation and homework otherwise they will be caught with their pants down by the Pakatan Rakyat MPs. This has happened to Taib's Son when he answered the question raised by thye Opposition just by reading from the prepared text.

YB Nancy Shukri - "We don't shout. You don't expect us to speak like the Sabahan MPs, that is their nature.We did not speak in aggressive manner because we have our own way.." . Or Sarawak MPs are lazy to do their homework or they Just Master Yes Man !

Denial statements from Sarawak BN MPs in responded to Datuk Wan Junaidi Tunku Jaafar comment which said that Sarawak MPs Seldomly speak in Parliament ....

To all Sarawakian voters like it or not, these are the quality of MPs that all of us voted for. We have no one to blame except for ourselves.

In order not to choose the wrong MP in the future, make sure that you Vote Wisely by Voting all the coward BN MPs Out....

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YB Chong Chieng Jen to Face Committee Of Previleges - DAP Under Attack By SUPP

Kuching, Sarawak, 18 May 2009. Will there be an another Abuse of Power and Misuse of a DUN Process by SUPP in order to Shun Minority Opposition Assemblymen in Defending the Chinese Communities and the Rakyat from Corrupted and Liar BN Assemblymen? When delivering his winding-up speech, the Environment and Public Health Minister, Dato Seri Wong Soon Koh threatening the Kota Sentosa Assemblyman YB Chong Chieng Jen to retract his statement concerning the flood mitigation issue and an alleged suicide of a *Gambier Street Hawker ( Late last year all the Gambier Street hawkers were forced to move their business to Stutong New Market in order to give way for the development of the Old Gambier Street area ) or face being referred to DUN Privileges Committee and susequently suspend from DUN. Last week another Democratic Action Party (DAP) Assemblyman, YB Wong Ho Leng was suspended for 12 Months for uttering the word “camouflage” against the same Minister during a DUN (Dewan Undangan Negeri or State Assembly) Sitting in November 2008. Since winning the 6 Chinese majority Constituencies from SUPP in 2008 election, all the DAP Assemblymen have been very vocal against Sarawak United People Party (SUPP) . SUPP had been accused as "Mr YESMAN" or just follow the instruction of Tok Uban and failed to protect the interest of the Chinese communities especially in the urban areas. Presently DAP is represented by 6 Assemblymen in Sarawak DUN, namely:

YB. ENCIK WONG HO LENG (N.45 BUKIT ASSEK) - 12 Month Suspension

First Casualty of BN Power Abuse and Misuse Of DUN Process

YB. ENCIK CHONG CHIENG JEN (N.12 KOTA SENTOSA)

Next Casualty ? Threaten by Dr Wong Soon Koh to retract his statement or face the consequence

YB. ENCIK VOON LEE SHAN (N.11 BATU LINTANG)

Could he be next ?

YB. CIK VIOLET YONG WUI WUI (N.10 PENDING)

She also in risk...

When is her turn ? YB. CIK TING TZE FUI (N.40 MERADONG)

YB. ENCIK CHIEW CHIU SING (N.59 KIDURONG) Definitely he is also in Risk.... With the suspension of YB Wong and fate of YB Chong still not known, there will be only 4 DAP Assemblymen in DUN. I am not surprise that SUPP will abuse and misuse the same DUN Process to get rid of all the remaining DAP YBs from DUN. The public especially DAP supporters in Sarawak should stop SUPP from misuse and abuse the DUN Process to deny them the services of their elect representatives. I URGE ALL DAP SUPPORTERS OUT THERE TO MAKE A POLICE REPORT just like what the BN supporters did against V.SIVAKUMAR IN PERAK.

"[T]he powers of government should be so divided and balanced among several bodies . . . as that no one could transcend their legal limits without being effectually checked and restrained by the others."

Thomas Jefferson

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Breaking News - Jabu is Admitted to Hospital For Heart Surgery

Get Well Soon !

Kuching, 16th May 2009.

I was quite surprised last week when I read in the local newspaper that Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Jabu was not involved in the one year suspension of Bukit Assek Assemblyman YB Wong Ho Leng from DUN.

Last week 60 BN Assemblymen suspended YB Wong Ho Leng for using the word “camouflage” against Datuk Wong Soon Koh during DUN sitting November last year.

YB Wong suspension which I called as “May the 13th” for Sarawak politic was proposed by Jemut Masing. All this while, Tan Sri Jabu has been known as the hard critique of Opposition especially in defending his boss. He will do whatever it take to humiliate them.The question of Tan Sri Jabu absent from Sarawak politic was answered this morning when the reliable sources informed Bukit Tunggal that Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu had been admitted to hospital for an emergency heart by-pass operation.

If the new is true, I hope that Tan Sri can recover soon from the operation and be able to give his Gawai Dayak advise to the Dayak particulay Iban which gawai Dayak is just around the corner.

This hope is not so much about the vacum that he is going to leave supposely he is bedridden for the rest of his life , as the BN government still have few Iban leaders (with the same caliber) that can take up his role as the "great Iban leader" of his time. These Iban leaders such as Jemut Masing, Mawan Ikom..etc. are always ready to play the role.

To all the dayak especially the Iban , let's all pray for the fast recovery of Tan Sri Jabu so that EC doesn’t has to call for another by election. Being the Iban myself, I dont want to see another split in the Iban community just like what Mussen and Masing had done in Lubok Antu (Batang Ai.

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Barisan Nasional Politic Of Development - The Best DUN Building in Malaysia VS Delipated and Without Electricity Long Houses

The most expensive State Legislative Building (DUN) in Malaysia. The building which cost RM 300 millions is expected to complete by July 2009

Is it necessary to construct the new facility if the existing one is still in a good condition and fit for occupation.

Look at the condition of one of the longhouses in N25 Balai Ringin. Most of the houses look old and not fit for occupation. Application for housing loan was submitted 2 years ago but until now no response has been recieved from the government.

Vision 2020 is aimed to transform Malaysia into a developed nation. Jabu said that Sarawak will be able to achieve this vision. Do you think so ? Can it be achieved by spending RM 300 million on DUN and billion of ringgit of basic development budget diverts to nothern part, to be specified to Mukah a Tok Uban hometown ? Personally I felt that vision 2020 is just a dream for Tok Uban as it will not be able to reach majority of the longhouses.. Mupok aku

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Barisan Nasional The politic Of Doom - Alfred Jabu The Leader that Had Never Fulfilled

Tan Sri Jabu -The Dude of Dayak Politic

Tan Sri Alfred Jabu ak Numpang has been in the politic for more than 35 years, long enough to help the communities out of  its "black era". Unlike his "beloved Chief Minister” who had transformed Melanau into one of the elite community in Sarawak, but he had failed to do so to his community. His approach to tackle Iban backwarness is through critic without  action (or NATO -No Action Talk Only approach). From day one in politic he has been representing the Iban majority area and this can be translated that he has been the leader for Iban community for more than 35 years.

In his speech at the function organised by Rurum Kelabit Sarawak (RKS) he lamented that some of the Ibans , who formed the majority of the dayaks, still spents their time and money in the wasteful habits such as drinking, cock fighting and gamblings which had hindered the community from producing many successful people like the Kelabit did.

I admit that Kelabit with total population of about 6500 is one of the most successful native in Sarawak apart from Melanau. The community has produced few PHD holders, professionals, corporate figures and increased the number of graduates.

Drinking , cockfighting and gamblings (what gambling..is it anything to do with Toto, Magnum, Big Sweep and Da Ma Cai ) have been blended with our lives . But to blame such habit totally for our backwardness is a fallacy , and I am in the disagreement with Tan Sri Jabu on this. American, Korean, Japanese and the rest of the much developed communities in the world, they do drinking and gambling. Likewise in muslim countries in the middle east, their governments forbid drinking and gambling but it does not make them becoming  the most successful communities in the world.

Therefore the main reason why we are still behind in every aspects compared to the other groups in Sarawak is not because of our social life. The main reason is because we had been MARGINALISED by Barisan Nasional. This can be seen by looking at the basic aminities provided by the government (BN) to the minority groups such as our Bidayuh and Malay friends compared to the one provided to the Iban longhouses. Based on the statistic in year 2004, more than 85% of the Iban longhouses were not linking with roads and about 90% have no electricity. In the past the BN government always gave these two excuses for not linking roads and electricity with the Iban Community :

(1) The longhouses are scattered

(2) Sarawak is bigger compared to the other states in Peninsular thus difficult to develop.

Please do not use those lamb xcuses anymore as we are getting feedup with it.

Other than those two excuses, education such as condition and availabilty of schools also play an important role. To Jabu, do the survey, and find out what is the ratio between Iban population and the number of scools in the Iban majority area. Dont forget to look at the condition of the schools especially their hostels. After more than 35 years serving the Iban communities, do you think you have done enough (Please do not repeat the same bluffs made during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA) on 21 Feb 2009.

If not than I (and majority of the Iban community) would like to urge you TO STEP DOWN NOW !

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Religious Telorance Among Muslim An Acid Test For Najib 1Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA needs to enact a law to ban forced conversions, a controversial issue in this mainly Muslim country, rather than just relying on rulings from ministers, according to lawyers for a women fighting custody.

An ethnic Indian Malaysian woman, Indira Gandhi, whose estranged husband embraced Islam and converted their children to the religion, is fighting to get them back. Malaysia's law ministry last week said that it had banned forced conversions, saying the religion of the parents when they married applied to children, but Gandhi's husband has said that civil laws do not apply as the conversions were approved by a sharia court. 'If they (Muslims) do not submit themselves to the civil court, where is the remedy for the non-Muslim? where is the equality in law?,' Ms Gandhi's lawyer, A. Sivanesan, told a press conference.

Islam is the official religion in Malaysia, but non-Muslims are allowed to practice their faiths. Muslims, who make up around 65 per cent of the Southeast country's 27 million population, are bound by Islamic family laws, while civil laws apply to non-Muslims. There has been growing unease among Malaysia's mainly Chinese and Indian ethnic minorities who are mostly Buddhists, Christians and Hindus over numerous complaints of discrimination and unfair treatment by the authorities when seeking legal redress following cases of divorce and religious conversions. The disquiet built up during the case of Lina Joy, a Malay Muslim who converted to Christianity at the age of 26 but was forced to endure a long legal battle to have her conversion legally recognised by the Malaysian courts. Reuters