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I do not know how to comment, because I even dont understand what the write about us. Anyway, I know that it must be something good. Thanks to blogger Toh Chee Leong for his contribution of this newspaper cutting.

Memorable Miring ceremony:From left - Gold Arawana, YB Dr Stephen Rundi, YB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Alfred Jabu, Mukah Resident's Hj Saudi Narani

Thank You Borneo Post..

This article was originally published by Mr Gaing Kunding, front page of Borneo Post on Monday, 16th May, 2011.

MUKAH: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu has described the call by Movement of Change Sarawak (MoCS) for Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud to step down as going against the people’s wish.

SHE’S THE FAIREST: Kumang Gawai Mukah 2011 Louisa Irene Sigie with other winners of the Kumang and Keling Gawai Mukah after the prize presentation ceremony. Also in the picture are (from left) Saudi, Jabu, Dr Rundi and Minjo.

The deputy chief minister said the people had given the mandate to Barisan Nasional (BN) to govern the state during the recent election when it obtained more than two-thirds majority in the State Legislative Assembly.

As such, he said Taib has every right not to entertain MoCS’ call which he said “was coming from the mouth of frustrated individuals advocating politics of backwardness and hatred against the wish of the majority of Sarawakians.”

For this, Jabu suggested that MoCS change its name to ‘Movement of Change for Backwardness in Sarawak’ to better reflect their ignorance, frustration and denial.

Turning to opposition parties from Peninsular Malaysia, the PBB deputy president called on Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) to reform the party first before spreading its ‘reformasi’ agenda to Sarawak.

“What is the meaning of ‘reformasi’ if PKR still depends on Anwar’s leadership despite all the controversies and scandals as widely reported?” he asked, while reminding the opposition not to engage in rough and dirty tactics to win the hearts and minds of the local people.

“If you test our patience, don’t blame us for reacting,” he warned. Jabu made the remarks in his speech as guest-of-honour at the Mukah Pre-Gawai Dayak 2011 Unity dinner organised by Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) and Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Mukah branches in collaboration with Mukah Resident’s and District offices.

The dinner was also attended by Assistant Minister of Public Health Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, Resident Saudi Narani, Mukah district officer Mohamad Nawawi, Dalat district officer Yussibnosh Balo, Mukah/Dalat walikota Ali Suhaili, organising chairman Minjo Simanding, heads of government departments and community leaders.

Saying it was him who coined the theme ‘Segulai Sejalai’ (Unity and Togetherness) for Gawai Dayak festivals, Jabu hoped that members of the Dayak community would embrace the theme as their driving force to achieve greater success in their various undertakings.

At the function, Jabu announced his personal grant of RM10,000 besides the RM5,000 from Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Datuk Seri Douglas Uggah Embas and RM5,000 from Dr Rundi, who is also Kemena assemblyman.

Additionally, Jabu also sponsored RM1,000 for a song by Saudi and raised more than RM10,000 for his ‘Ngajat Iban’ performance.

Meanwhile, 21-year-old Louisa Irene Sigie of Rumah Garit, Jalan Selangau-Mukah won the coveted Kumang Gawai Mukah 2011 title in the beauty contest held in conjunction with the unity dinner at Kingwood Resort Mukah.

She walked home with RM1,000 plus a crown, sash, trophy, certificate and a brochure for a one-night stay at Kingwood Resort Mukah.

In second place was Senorita Seti Belong, 22, of Rumah Geruna, Sungai Temesu, Jalan Selangau-Mukah followed by Herly Edwin, 18 of Kuarters JKR Mukah in third place.

They walked home with RM500 and RM400 respectively and a trophy, hamper and certificate each.

In the male category, the Keling Gawai Mukah 2011 title was won by Mcgyaiver Saong Bakar, 20 of Rumah Bakar, Sungai Badengan.

Mcgyaiver walked home with RM800, a trophy, a certificate and a one-night-stay at Kingwood Resort Mukah brochure.

In second place was Caniggia Kion Maxwell Embuar, 19 of Taman Li Hua Fasa 2 followed by Jhonny Tinggang, 22 of Kampung Tellian in third place.

Cannigia Kion received RM400 while Jhonny walked home with RM300. Each received a trophy, hamper and certificate.

Jabu gave away the prizes at the dinner.

Besides the Kumang and Keling contests, the audience of more than 1,000 were entertained by two popular and recording artists, James Ruai (Iban) and Claudia Geres (Bidayuh), and also local band Band D’Sago.

Source: The Borneo Post

GOODS' PRICE - A CRY of a RURAL-BASED Consumer

Before reads further, please strictly informed that Gold Arawana is not trying to challenge others on this issue, and the newspaper cutting attached are the information being bought by Gold Arawana (through the newspaper) for sharing with others. It is just an evidence that everybody is crying for this issue to be solved. As a consumer, like all of you...I have my own perseption on this issue...

Now continue....

A cartoon series in a local newspaper. You are correct.........

It was another shock to the Malaysian when the ruling Government announce the hiking of fuel price just a few weeks (maybe days, I cannot remember) after the first shock on the result of 11th general election. The highest increased of fuel price in Malaysian history.

Every newspaper busy publishing on the good news of reducing the fuel price by the Government. Everybody is happy about this, except the Goods' Price.

Malaysian Domestic Trade and Consumer Affair Minister, through his first term appointment as the minister, Datuk Shahrir Samad keeps consoling publics on the global volatile of fuel price. And he was very confident that this new price will not affect prices of goods and services. In fact, most of our humble ministers support that the price hike is to release the burden of the Government.

Before midnight, cars queue up to feed their car before the hiking of 40% of the Malaysian fuel price. And the next day, most of the goods, foods, services and transport increased their price even more than 40%. The consumers have nothing much to say, not more than just suffer and hope... Almost everything, including the public transport that was clearly informed and warned by the Government that action will be taken to those who increased their fare.

Peoples gives their own theory, either false or wrong should not judge by personnal feelings. They are consumers as well, and they should be encourage to talk... So, dont blame them, they are using their rights............

After a few months, the Government decreased the fuel price, a very unusual or perhaps the first time in Malaysian history. It should be written in the Malaysian Book of Records. And again, and again until the final decreased for RM 2.15 per liter for petrol. The Malaysian, including me is happy, although some say that it was just another political fishing. Come on friends, the price has decreased, than shut down your mouth…

The hypermarkets and supermarkets in cities has show the example. So now is the time to expand it to smaller town and smaller traders, please............

But the biggest trail that Malaysian shouting off, was actually not to the fuel itself, but its effect to the goods and services and even construction. As a rural-born, I was pity to the friends, relatives, who stay at a very rural area. Some are still using the river as their only mode of transportation. They even not entitle to claim rebate for their boats! Moreover, they have to pay the price two or three folds higher than what we pay at supermarket for their routine goods. Again, this pity peoples are the strong supporters to the government. They want to say something, but speechless. What a pity!

The consumers are keep waiting... No answer yet, and con

As for those who live in urban area, almost all the newspaper is begging to the traders and suppliers to low down their price. The goods’ price was bouncing because of fuel price, so now what is the problem? But still, the traders and suppliers not care about it, giving thousands of reasons. And again, consumers have to suffer…

The consumers dont care on who should speak on their behalf, either opposition or ruling parties. Any suggestions should not take as politic issues, the election has gone, the Malaysian has shown their mindon their votes. what the consumers want is the end results...

This few weeks, Datuk Shahrir Samad said that he predict that the goods price will be reduced to normal in 5 months. Haiyoooo.!!!! 5 Months is not a short term, I can save a lot inside my ASB for a little return to Government. And now, he is busy campaigning on the “save” and “Price Lowering” campaign. Luckily, bigger supermarkets mostly in West Malaysia support the government to lead the others on this. However, it only benefits those who live in big towns. Hope that within this 5 months, the Malaysian fuel price will be stable, or otherwise that 5 months will become 5+5 months, or it will never exist at all.

5 Months...What??? My goodness....

For rural area, nothing much changes. We still have to pay more on our routine goods, even the cooking oil where my home is surrounded by oil palms! What a paradoxial price.

Thousands of reasons could be given. Everybody are pointing to he and she. Until when, than?

Good effort by the Government on the campaign, but most of the time we are champion on making policy, but loser on implementation. What I mean is how strong will the enforcement to really checked on the standard price especially in remote town. The rural really needs assistant on this; they can or even always live in minimum expenditure, which will not console them to understand the meaning of “jimat”. Their expenditure is already and always on the border.

A pity "warga emas" at Petaling Street. Maybe more will appear after this??

This articles is strictly a deep crying, an opinion of a rural based consumer, who have to suffer a lot on the goods’ price. I am not an economist who experts in global economy, but I am concerned on the end product of the crisis and how brilliant the government that we trust to handle it. The success of each Government efforts to handle the situation will be appreciated and remembered by the Malaysian.

Malaysia is a free democratic country. Everybody is free to talk as long it not touch on sensitive issues. And I have talk mine....