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On The Show Tonight: Strains of Development and Differing Dams. We follow the visit to Belaga (despite Covid fears) of the chief minister who has once again promised to bring long delayed development in the region dominated by the Bakun Dam which was supposed to improve lives. Locals fear he may have brought them the virus first. Meanwhile, a mini-eco dam designed to by-pass environmental concerns and help one community has none the less also run into difficulties in Ipoh. We speak to Orang Asli campaigners who have achieved a court order to suspend construction and ask why? And we continue with our journey with so many Sarawakians seeking to survive dislocation with a visit to the Johor 'Borneo Market' where Lily anak Ibau has been selling jungle products for a healthy profit: Yum Yum! This and much more, including an insight into the challenges of rearing autistic children whose problems are only slowly being recognised in Sarawak, online from 6pm.....
