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— Peter Ero, Resident of Uma Badeng Bakun Resettlement Scheme – Environmental Crisis: Log Jams in Sarawak Rivers Hinder Local Communities
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— Peter Ero, Penduduk Skim Penempatan Semula Uma Badeng Bakun – Krisis Alam Sekitar: Halangan Balak di Sungai Sarawak Menghambat Komuniti Tempatan
— Encik Linggang dari Marudi – Undi Belia Boleh Membentuk Masa Depan Sarawak

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Peter Ero, Resident of Uma Badeng Bakun Resettlement Scheme
*Environmental Crisis: Log Jams in Sarawak Rivers Hinder Local Communities*
A recent report by the Facebook social page "BakunParadise" highlights a severe log jam in the Danum River upstream of the Murum Dam. According to the information provided, the log jam is attributed to both logging activities and wood waste that was not properly cleaned before the dam containment process. Peter, an informant, explained that the accumulation of logging waste and inadequately cleared wood during the dam's impoundment has resulted in significant environmental issues.
Peter further elaborated that the situation in the Danum and Murum rivers mirrors similar occurrences in the Belepeh and Linau rivers in Bakun. The extensive dumping of hundreds of thousands of tons of wood has created substantial difficulties for the local communities, particularly fishermen who struggle to catch fish. Navigating through the log-covered areas can take at least two hours, severely hampering their movement and daily activities.
In Bakun, there was previously a company appointed to clean the log jams, receiving a monthly payment of RM2 million. However, the current handling of the situation remains unclear, according to Peter Ero. He expressed concerns over the inefficiency of the log jam cleaning contract, stating that the work is often incomplete despite payments being made.
For the log jam in the Danum River upstream of the Murum Dam, a Penan friend who wished to remain anonymous revealed that Shin Yang Timber Company operates upstream, along with two oil palm plantation companies, Adam Estate and Semalong Estate. Mr. X, the anonymous source, suggested that these companies are also contributing to the log jam.
Murum residents have raised complaints about the log jam to the local assemblyman for several years, yet no cleanup efforts have been undertaken. There is growing frustration and suspicion among the community regarding the lack of action by the Forest Department and the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) against the logging and oil palm plantation companies responsible for the severe environmental pollution. There is speculation that Shin Yang's wealth and connections with the GPS minister may be a factor in the inaction. The community hopes that logging will be halted and the log jam cleared to facilitate their movements upriver for hunting and fishing.

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