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— Gereng Jadum, Penan in the Metalun-Murum Resettlement Area – Sarawak's Mega Dam Plans: Development or Displacement?
— Ellen from Kampung Traditional Tukau Jaya – Injustice in Usahaya: communities Fight Against Parabena's Pressure
— Thomas Jalong, activist from Ulu Baram – Elevating Sarawak's Status: A Call for Meaningful Change Beyond Just a Name

Topik Pada Hari Ini
- Gereng Jadum, Penan di Kawasan Penempatan semula Metalun-Murum - Pelan Empangan Mega Sarawak: Pembangunan atau Pemindahan?- Ellen dari Kampung Tradisi Tukau Jaya - Ketidakadilan di Usahaya: Komuniti Melawan Tekanan Parabena
- Thomas Jalong, aktivis dari Ulu Baram - Menaikkan Status Sarawak: Seruan untuk Perubahan Bermakna Lebih Daripada Sekadar Nama

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Gereng Jadum, Penan in the Metalun-Murum Resettlement Area
*Sarawak's Mega Dam Plans: Development or Displacement?*
On April 28, Sarawak Premier Abang Johari spoke at the World Water Day celebration with the theme "water for peace." Johari reiterated that the state government will build 3 more dams in Gaat, Belaga, and Tutoh. These mega dams will be built using the latest technology that does not flood NCR land, does not affect the local communities, and does not disrupt their way of life. According to Johari, the electricity generated will boost the economy and improve the living standards of the people. Johari also mentioned that many NGOs do not understand the concept of mega dams.
However, Gereng Jadum in the Metalun-Murum Resettlement Area, said that the communities' lives were severely affected when the Murum dam was built. They were relocated to Tegulang and Metalun settlements. Before the dam was built, the government made various promises of development. But after the dam was built, none of the promises were fulfilled. Until now, they have to source their own drinking water every day.
Gereng said that they built a small dam on a hill and connected pipes to their homes. Promises of agricultural development were made, but they were not given agricultural land lots. Until now, all of them relocated to Tegulang and Metalun are still living in poverty. How can Johari dare to say that dams can advance the economy of the people? We already know that the government will only promise sweet things. But when the dam is built, that's when we see the long-lasting negative effects - said Gereng Jadum.
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