On Today Show
> Jacklyn Simo, Resident of Nyigol Village, Bengoh – Demanding Justice and Development: Bengoh Dam Relocated Villagers Stand Firm
> Mr Robert from Bintulu – Sustaining Nature, Respecting Rights: Indigenous Communities in Energy Policy
> Agnes Padan, activist from Lawas – Support the Call for Automatic Welfare Registration for Sarawak Seniors
Topik Pada Hari Ini
> Jacklyn Simo, Penduduk Kampung Nyigol, Bengoh – Menuntut Keadilan dan Pembangunan: Penduduk Pindahan Empangan Bengoh Tetap Teguh
> Encik Robert dari Bintulu – Memelihara Alam, Menghormati Hak: Komuniti Orang Asli dalam Dasar Tenaga
> Agnes Padan, aktivis dari Lawas – Menyokong Seruan untuk Pendaftaran Kebajikan Automatik bagi Warga Emas Sarawak
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Jacklyn Simo, Resident of Nyigol Village, Bengoh
*Demanding Justice and Development: Bengoh Dam Relocated Villagers Stand Firm*
Jacklyn is the daughter of anti-dam activist Simo Sekam's brother. Because RFS failed to contact Simo for several days. We asked the younger generation - Jacklyn - about the state government's proposal to use the Bengoh dam to be used as a hydro dam while also supplying clean water to the people of Kuching City. According to Jacklyn- they don't really believe the media statement by Sarawak Premier Johari Openg at the Borneo Water and Wastewater Exhibition on 23 Oct 2024. The Premier said he would use the Bengoh dam to generate electricity in addition to building 12 more cascading dams. We do not believe it will happen. because the government's plan to build the Bengoh dam to supply clean water also failed. There hasn't been any water pipe connection from the Bengoh dam since it was completed - thus making the sacrifices of our previous move in vain. The Bengoh dam project with a cost of rm310 million was originally to supply clean water to the people of Kuching City. 4 villages were relocated namely Kampung Semban, Rejoi/ Nyigol, Pain Bojong and Taba Sait village. 3 villages agreed to be placed in the resettlement area built by the government, while Rejoi village chose to move to higher ground by itself. But according to Jacklyn, those of us who do not follow the government's wishes are severely discriminated against. No help and facilities were given to us. There are no roads, electricity or telephone facilities in our village Nyigol. If the government is serious about developing the population, it must get our approval first with a convincing development plan. But we will not compromise on our customary land rights.
