MIRI: Residents in Baram should not take a negative stance over the state government’s plan to build a hydroelectric dam in the rural district as the project would stimulate more development.
Baram MP Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan said the project would stir economic activities and improve infrastructure standards in the area in the long run.
Although there might be a loss of some landed property, he assured that the government wanted a “win-win” situation with Baram’s people.
Speaking at the opening of the Sarawak National Kenyah Association (PKKS) biennial general meeting here yesterday, Dungau said the state’s plan to build the dam was to expedite Baram’s development.
The Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister said the decision to build Baram’s hydroelectric dam, projected to generate about 1,000 megawatt of electricity, was re-affirmed by Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud in last month’s state election.
Dungau, who is also PKKS patron, urged the association to help shape the mindset of the Kenyah community, one of the minority groups in the country, to be far-sighted and plan for their future generations.
He said the community, with a population of just about 70,000 nationwide, could contribute effectively towards nation building. — Bernama
Source: The Star Online
URL: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/8/sarawak/8641511&sec=sarawak
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