Activist: RM99 fare proposal for S’wak voters a CSR proposal, not vote-buying; covers basic airfare only
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Nov 15: Social activist Jeffery Ngui Voon Chiang’s proposal for AirBorneo to offer one-way fares from as low as RM99 to help Sarawakians living outside the State return to vote in the upcoming Sarawak election is not a form of vote-buying but an appeal for the Sarawak-owned airline to consider a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to help Sarawakians carry out their democratic responsibility. In a statement, Ngui clarified that the proposed RM99 fare…
Social activist Jeffery Ngui Voon Chiang proposed that AirBorneo offer RM99 one-way fares to help Sarawakians return to vote, describing it as a corporate social responsibility initiative rather than vote-buying.
The proposed RM99 fare covers only basic airfare, excluding meals and checked baggage.
Ngui stated the proposal is not funded by any candidate, political party, or campaign fund.
The initiative aims to make voting accessible for B40 income groups and students.
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KUCHING, Nov 15: Social activist Jeffery Ngui Voon Chiang’s proposal for AirBorneo to offer one-way fares from as low as RM99 to help Sarawakians living outside the State return to vote in the upcoming Sarawak election is not a form of vote-buying but an appeal for the Sarawak-owned airline to consider a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to help Sarawakians carry out their democratic responsibility.
In a statement, Ngui clarified that the proposed RM99 fare would cover only the basic flight ticket, excluding meals, checked baggage, and other additional services we it aims to focus on providing a lower-fare option so that more Sarawakians could return home to vote.
“Some have argued that a fare of around RM300 would be sufficient. But the question is, can everyone still afford RM300?
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