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Peter Kalang, Chairman of Save Rivers
*Baram's Opposition to Dam Construction: Challenging Premier A. Johari's Proposed Cascading Dam*
In a speech during the inauguration of the Baram Regatta on the banks of Marudi. Sarawak Premier A. Johari stated that the Sarawak government is planning to build a hydro-electric dam in Baram. A lot of electricity can be sold to countries in the Asian region and at the same time can prevent the increase in the crocodile population. According to Premier A. Johari, the construction of many roads in Sarawak has caused not many people to use waterways. So the crocodile population increased.
According to Peter - A. Johari's statement that the crocodile population is increasing is not supported by any research. While the large amount of electricity does not help to improve the socioeconomics of the people who are victims of dams such as in Bakun and in Murum. Indeed, hydroelectricity will bring a lot of revenue for SEB, construction contractors and the state government. But the displaced people continue to be poor, and even the majority of the people in Bakun do not have electricity until today. Hydro dams have been proven to pollute the environment by logging, releasing methane gas and submerging large areas of land. Social and cultural impact, people are driven from their original residence. Premier A. Johari proposed cascading dam. According to Peter, whatever form the dam takes, it is still dangerous and pollutes the environment. We the people of Baram do not agree and we will oppose any effort to build a dam in Baram. We are now working to build a UBFA that gives great hope to the residents to care for and conserve the environment.
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