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In respond to the article “Independent’s MRP handouts raise eyebrow” published in the Borneo Post today, and, in the interest of the people of Engkilili, there is nothing wrong receiving MRP from any state assemblyman. Regardless whether the area is won by the BN or independent or the opposition, the people should not be a victim of their politics.

The people are Sarawakian anyway, hence, why need to divide them through political differences? Just because they did not voted for the government of the day, then they should be punished? What the government of the day should do is to go back and prove the opposition wrong by not stopping all kinds of assistance and development. Itu baru adil!

I do not understand why certain leaders said it was not right, while YB Abdul Karim rejected suggestions to says its unhealthy. What is healthy then? Probably these leaders should walk their talk! The Dayak community in Miri needs a temporary shelter, so, bank-in to this cause, immediately. Miri is a BN area all these while with Dayaks living there.

Or, maybe its time that all Dayak areas should have a temporary shelter for the rural poor to stay while attending to their needs in the city or towns. Why must we wait for our Chinese brothers to think about it?

With this opportunity, I would like to thank the State governemnt for the MRP and to YB Dr. Johnicol for the RM65,000 of tax payers money that have been given back to the people.

How do we measure BN’s success in rural areas?

What is success? How do we measure success? With whom should we compare it to? Is our rural roads a symbol of BN’s success? Is the “tunggu peruntukkan” a short-cut answers to these questions? Why worry if PR have 30-40 people attending their function when BN have a strong support at these areas? Why can’t the people give them a try?

Its like buying a car.. if you don’t like Proton, can always switch to D-Max, anyway.. right? Win or lose, we shall see after that lahh..

The Chinese leaders are worry..

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If you ask me.. the only way for me to see what is happening in the rural areas if via reliable blogs by bloggers from the rural areas.. If we are to wait for the government to give us a good briefing.. poorraahhhh! Then, we wait and should attend their ceramah after nomination day!

To the rural voters, their worries are on the prices of pepper, rubber and palm oil. To the Chinese politicians, all seat are unsafe (for now).

This morning a few of my Dayak friends had the opportunity to have breakfast together with our ADUN for Pujut, YB Andy Chia and the man behind Mercy Malaysia Sarawak Chapter, Mr. Benjamin Chai.

The breakfast meeting was a respond to YB Andy’s invitation to discuss issue on the purchase of a shelter home for the rural poor community, who came to Miri for medical treatment.

It was enlightened to hear that a good Samaritan have came forward to offer their home for sale at a price that is within our budget of RM300,000.

I shall not mention any further detail on the purchase, but God bless the family who have generously reduced the price in order for the project to become a reality sooner than expect.

And, myself and my fellow Dayak friends has willingly volunteer to be part of Mercy Malaysia in helping the rural community who needs assistance.

But most importantly, Miri being a stronghold of SUPP, do need the support of Dayaks ministers and leaders from the State and Federal ministries to chip it for the purchase of this building. It is the Dayaks who will use it more often than any other ethnic group.. that’s a gauranteed statement.

Until then.. thank you YB Andy for the great breakfast meeting.

Dear members..

We are closing down RumahDayak.com forum soon. An official announcement will be made at uchukeling.com when the time comes. Post your experience while being a member at RD, here, and treasure it in your hearts.

We are glad we have been there and all the good memories will be in our hearts forever..

P/S: Don’t ask me why the sudden decision for now..

Rgds,

Uchu Keling

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1. The old forum at /portal was successfully removed on 9/01/09 at 9.50am

Dear friends and fellow Dayaks who are reading this post,

I share with you a respond to my status over at Facebook made by the ADUN for Pujut, YB Andy Chia. The respond was made with regards to the purchase of a building in Miri, by Mercy Malaysia, which shall serve as a shelter for those who needs a temporary place to stay while in Miri.

Andy Chia at 18:33, on 05 January, Facebook

Happy 2009, James.

You know, Mercy Malaysia is raising fund to buy a house to provide temp shelter for family members of those who come to Miri from the interiors to seek medical treatment at the Miri General Hospital. I am the advisor to the Fund Raising Committee. We have Chinese, Malays, Indians, but looks like no Dayak, brother. This home will serve mainly the Dayak community. I think Dayak should volunteer lah, brother, and must help too.

What a wonderful place Miri is, huh? Where got racial barriers? We are all brothers and sisters no matter what colour.

Must catch up for a chat, huh?

All the best!

I feel bad while reading the respond from our YB in Miri.. but maybe, the Dayaks were not inform of this mission earlier by Mercy Malaysia. Hence, I will take the cue and bring some of my Youth Committee to be part of this mission. Personally, I am still in the dark about how to go about with this mission, but, we need to start somewhere and not wait for others to do it.

Thank you to members of RumahDayak.com who have made this donation a success. We have managed to purchase one unit of wheelchair and another unit of special chair for the Miri Palliative Day Care Centre located at Miri General Hospital. Special thanks to Edward Awan, Apai Indu and Oliver who have made cash contributions for the purchases. The event was well organised by Miss Elaine (a.k.a SuluSarawak). Thumbs up, guys!

L-R: Chak-lut, SuluSarawak, Evolution8, Apai Bujang and Sagaraptor

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