Local folks know the pros and cons of Sarawak dams Save Rivers would like to thank Chief Minister Adenan Satem for paying attention to the plight of indigenous communities who are protesting against the construction of mega hydroelectric dams in Sarawak. (Utusan Borneo, April 8, 2014) The state government is planning to build an additional 11 hydroelectric dams in the state after the Murum dam. In Baram, the people have placed two blockades which are now on their 169th day. These blockades are to stop preparatory works on the controversial dam which is forced on the people without the required free prior and informed consent (FPIC). Full story: malaysiakini/letters/259548
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:00:00 +0000
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