Campaign update
18.03.2019
Ministers, communities and international experts agree on way forward in renewable energy
Large dams can only serve as last resort, acknowledged the Malaysian Ministry of the Environment.
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Ministers, communities and international experts agree on way forward in renewable energy
Large dams can only serve as last resort, acknowledged the Malaysian Ministry of the Environment.
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14.03.2019
Conference calls for Sarawak to collaborate on clean energy
Malaysia civil society organizations brought together government officials, international and local energy experts, industry representatives, and grassroots communities for the Clean Energy Collaboration, Kuching to discuss concrete pathways to achieve economically and environmentally sustainable energy systems.
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Conference calls for Sarawak to collaborate on clean energy
Malaysia civil society organizations brought together government officials, international and local energy experts, industry representatives, and grassroots communities for the Clean Energy Collaboration, Kuching to discuss concrete pathways to achieve economically and environmentally sustainable energy systems.
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14.01.2019
Village Micro Hydro Project as model for Sustainable Energy Future
Baram, Sarawak - In conjunction with the inauguration of a micro hydro project in the Baram area, SAVE Rivers launched a conference named “Clean Energy Collaboration” which will be held in Kuching in March 2019. The event will bring together key stakeholders for a discussion on sustainable and inclusive energy pathways for Sarawak and Malaysia.
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Village Micro Hydro Project as model for Sustainable Energy Future
Baram, Sarawak - In conjunction with the inauguration of a micro hydro project in the Baram area, SAVE Rivers launched a conference named “Clean Energy Collaboration” which will be held in Kuching in March 2019. The event will bring together key stakeholders for a discussion on sustainable and inclusive energy pathways for Sarawak and Malaysia.
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22.02.2017
Princess Anne asked to speak out for Penan displaced by Murum Dam
The communities displaced by the Murum Dam are still waiting to receive farmland – NGOs are now asking Britain’s Princess Anne for help as she visited dam builder Sarawak Energy in late 2016
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Princess Anne asked to speak out for Penan displaced by Murum Dam
The communities displaced by the Murum Dam are still waiting to receive farmland – NGOs are now asking Britain’s Princess Anne for help as she visited dam builder Sarawak Energy in late 2016
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15.08.2016
EXCLUSIVE: Taib's Norwegian aide to leave Malaysia!
Victory for the Bruno Manser Fund: Sarawak Energy CEO's contract to expire
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EXCLUSIVE: Taib's Norwegian aide to leave Malaysia!
Victory for the Bruno Manser Fund: Sarawak Energy CEO's contract to expire
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24.11.2015
Sarawak should reconsider energy plans after Baram dam moratorium
After the shelving of the Baram Dam in Sarawak, the Bruno Manser Fund calls for a democratic debate on the Malaysian state’s energy plans and proposes the appointment of an independent expert group to look into Sarawak’s energy future
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Sarawak should reconsider energy plans after Baram dam moratorium
After the shelving of the Baram Dam in Sarawak, the Bruno Manser Fund calls for a democratic debate on the Malaysian state’s energy plans and proposes the appointment of an independent expert group to look into Sarawak’s energy future
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27.09.2015
Small Is Beautiful: The People Matter
Small Is Beautiful: The People Matter - Land lawyer and opposition politician See Chee How comments on the new moratorium on the Baram Dam as well as the proposal of the University of Berkeley to support Sarawak in the development of an alternative energy path
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Small Is Beautiful: The People Matter
Small Is Beautiful: The People Matter - Land lawyer and opposition politician See Chee How comments on the new moratorium on the Baram Dam as well as the proposal of the University of Berkeley to support Sarawak in the development of an alternative energy path
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23.09.2015
VICTORY: Moratorium on the Baram Dam in Malaysia
VICTORY: Moratorium on the Baram Dam in Malaysia - After two years of blocking all work on the proposed Baram Dam in Malaysia, the indigenous peoples have scored a major victory: the state government has announced a moratorium on the controversial dam and an evaluation of small-scale energy alternatives.
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VICTORY: Moratorium on the Baram Dam in Malaysia
VICTORY: Moratorium on the Baram Dam in Malaysia - After two years of blocking all work on the proposed Baram Dam in Malaysia, the indigenous peoples have scored a major victory: the state government has announced a moratorium on the controversial dam and an evaluation of small-scale energy alternatives.
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29.06.2015
Sarawak Chief Minister receives dam critics over new scientific findings
Sarawak Chief Minister receives dam critics over new scientific findings - Sarawak Chief Minister receives dam critics to discuss research results of the University of California: SCORE mega-dams not cost-effective
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Sarawak Chief Minister receives dam critics over new scientific findings
Sarawak Chief Minister receives dam critics over new scientific findings - Sarawak Chief Minister receives dam critics to discuss research results of the University of California: SCORE mega-dams not cost-effective
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24.06.2015
Norwegian consultant admonished over Sarawak dams
Last year, Norconsult refused to talk to dam-affected indigenous people from Malaysia waiting at their door – following a NGO complaint, Norconsult admits lack of due diligence in OECD mediation
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Norwegian consultant admonished over Sarawak dams
Last year, Norconsult refused to talk to dam-affected indigenous people from Malaysia waiting at their door – following a NGO complaint, Norconsult admits lack of due diligence in OECD mediation
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04.02.2015
Malaysian Auditor-General asked to do audit of the Murum Dam
Malaysian Auditor-General asked to do audit of the Murum Dam - NGOs are asking the Malaysian Auditor-General Amrin to conduct an audit of the Murum Dam in Sarawak on safety and pending concerns of affected communities.
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Malaysian Auditor-General asked to do audit of the Murum Dam
Malaysian Auditor-General asked to do audit of the Murum Dam - NGOs are asking the Malaysian Auditor-General Amrin to conduct an audit of the Murum Dam in Sarawak on safety and pending concerns of affected communities.
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27.01.2015
Former Malaysian Prime Minister speaks out against Sarawak’s mega-dams
Former Malaysian Prime Minister speaks out against Sarawak’s mega-dams - After receiving a letter from the network of communities affected by the dams, Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad criticises the Sarawak government’s multi-dam initiative
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister speaks out against Sarawak’s mega-dams
Former Malaysian Prime Minister speaks out against Sarawak’s mega-dams - After receiving a letter from the network of communities affected by the dams, Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad criticises the Sarawak government’s multi-dam initiative
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04.11.2014
Human Rights Groups Demand Police Stop Intimidating Rightful Landowners of Baram
Human Rights Groups Demand Police Stop Intimidating Rightful Landowners of Baram
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Human Rights Groups Demand Police Stop Intimidating Rightful Landowners of Baram
Human Rights Groups Demand Police Stop Intimidating Rightful Landowners of Baram
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23.10.2014
Sarawak government sends troublemaker to anti-dam blockade on its one-year anniversary
Sarawak government sends troublemaker to anti-dam blockade on its one-year anniversary - While indigenous peoples are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their blockades against the proposed Baram Dam, the government is sending a troublemaker and the police to eliminate the resistance.
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Sarawak government sends troublemaker to anti-dam blockade on its one-year anniversary
Sarawak government sends troublemaker to anti-dam blockade on its one-year anniversary - While indigenous peoples are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their blockades against the proposed Baram Dam, the government is sending a troublemaker and the police to eliminate the resistance.
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18.08.2014
Respect Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Withhold Consent for Malaysian Dam, Says New Report
Respect Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Withhold Consent for Malaysian Dam, Says New Report - Fact-finding mission reports on fundamental human rights violations committed by Malaysian company Sarawak Energy at the proposed Baram Dam, while blockades of villagers against the dam reach day 300.
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Respect Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Withhold Consent for Malaysian Dam, Says New Report
Respect Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Withhold Consent for Malaysian Dam, Says New Report - Fact-finding mission reports on fundamental human rights violations committed by Malaysian company Sarawak Energy at the proposed Baram Dam, while blockades of villagers against the dam reach day 300.
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07.08.2014
Malaysian lawyers slam Sarawak dam resettlements
Malaysian lawyers slam Sarawak dam resettlements - The Malaysian Bar Council finds a series of basic rights violated at the resettlement sites of the Murum Dam and attests Sarawak Energy a lack of interest in the resettled people
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Malaysian lawyers slam Sarawak dam resettlements
Malaysian lawyers slam Sarawak dam resettlements - The Malaysian Bar Council finds a series of basic rights violated at the resettlement sites of the Murum Dam and attests Sarawak Energy a lack of interest in the resettled people
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07.07.2014
Sarawak Energy downplays security risks at mega-dam
A confidential assessment of the turbines of the Murum Dam reveals severe security issues – Sarawak Energy asked to put safety first and stop all preparation works for further dams
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Sarawak Energy downplays security risks at mega-dam
A confidential assessment of the turbines of the Murum Dam reveals severe security issues – Sarawak Energy asked to put safety first and stop all preparation works for further dams
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26.05.2014
“Fight for your rights!” - Norway’s indigenous Sami people encourage Sarawak dam opposition
Sami Television and Norway’s state radio, NRK, report on Malaysian delegation’s visit to the controversial Alta Dam hydropower plant in Northern Norway
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“Fight for your rights!” - Norway’s indigenous Sami people encourage Sarawak dam opposition
Sami Television and Norway’s state radio, NRK, report on Malaysian delegation’s visit to the controversial Alta Dam hydropower plant in Northern Norway
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21.05.2014
Surprise call at Norway headquarters: Borneo natives take Norconsult to task
Norwegian consultancy group Norconsult refuses to receive a Malaysian NGO delegation in Oslo – Indigenous spokesman Peter Kallang: “We ask Norconsult to stop assisting Sarawak Energy in destroying our livelihoods” – Bruno Manser Fund condemns Norconsult’s arrogant stance
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Surprise call at Norway headquarters: Borneo natives take Norconsult to task
Norwegian consultancy group Norconsult refuses to receive a Malaysian NGO delegation in Oslo – Indigenous spokesman Peter Kallang: “We ask Norconsult to stop assisting Sarawak Energy in destroying our livelihoods” – Bruno Manser Fund condemns Norconsult’s arrogant stance
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23.04.2014
Scientists present alternative to Sarawak’s mega-dams
Scientists present alternative to Sarawak’s mega-dams - A new study by the University of Berkeley shows how Sarawak’s future lies with small-scale, local energy solutions rather than with risky and expensive large-scale hydropower. The scientists are presenting their findings tomorrow at the ASEAN Renewable Energy Week in Kuala Lumpur.
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Scientists present alternative to Sarawak’s mega-dams
Scientists present alternative to Sarawak’s mega-dams - A new study by the University of Berkeley shows how Sarawak’s future lies with small-scale, local energy solutions rather than with risky and expensive large-scale hydropower. The scientists are presenting their findings tomorrow at the ASEAN Renewable Energy Week in Kuala Lumpur.
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21.04.2014
Oxford University study says large dams are uneconomical
Oxford University study says large dams are uneconomical - Just in time for this week’s ASEAN Renewable Energy Week, new scientific results have questioned the economic viability of large dams. Calculations by the Bruno Manser Fund show that the Malaysian Bakun Dam scores even worse than the average large dam.
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Oxford University study says large dams are uneconomical
Oxford University study says large dams are uneconomical - Just in time for this week’s ASEAN Renewable Energy Week, new scientific results have questioned the economic viability of large dams. Calculations by the Bruno Manser Fund show that the Malaysian Bakun Dam scores even worse than the average large dam.
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26.10.2013
Native landowners chase out Baram dam workers
Native landowners chase out Baram dam workers - Natives have successfully blocked works on the Baram Dam and its access road in Sarawak, Malaysia.
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Native landowners chase out Baram dam workers
Native landowners chase out Baram dam workers - Natives have successfully blocked works on the Baram Dam and its access road in Sarawak, Malaysia.
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04.10.2013
Ngang was released this morning
After Ngang had been arrested at the Murum dam blockade yesterday, the police released him this morning before the expiry of the 24-hour remand period.
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Ngang was released this morning
After Ngang had been arrested at the Murum dam blockade yesterday, the police released him this morning before the expiry of the 24-hour remand period.
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26.09.2013
Protest in Kuala Lumpur against the Murum and Baram Dam
A group of 60 people protested outside the Kuala Lumpur Parliament building against the mega dam projects in Sarawak.
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Protest in Kuala Lumpur against the Murum and Baram Dam
A group of 60 people protested outside the Kuala Lumpur Parliament building against the mega dam projects in Sarawak.
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19.05.2013
Sarawak Energy awarded US$ 226 million in contracts to Malaysian Chief Minister’s family
Sarawak Energy awarded US$ 226 million in contracts to Malaysian Chief Minister’s family - Norwegian CEO Torstein Dale Sjøtveit asked to resign over corruption allegations
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Sarawak Energy awarded US$ 226 million in contracts to Malaysian Chief Minister’s family
Sarawak Energy awarded US$ 226 million in contracts to Malaysian Chief Minister’s family - Norwegian CEO Torstein Dale Sjøtveit asked to resign over corruption allegations
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04.12.2012
VICTORY FOR SARAWAK DAMS CAMPAIGN: Hydro Tasmania is leaving Sarawak
VICTORY FOR SARAWAK DAMS CAMPAIGN: Hydro Tasmania CEO: "We'll leave Sarawak within twelve months" - Help us to keep up the pressure for them to leave immediately
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VICTORY FOR SARAWAK DAMS CAMPAIGN: Hydro Tasmania is leaving Sarawak
VICTORY FOR SARAWAK DAMS CAMPAIGN: Hydro Tasmania CEO: "We'll leave Sarawak within twelve months" - Help us to keep up the pressure for them to leave immediately
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21.11.2012
Bruno Manser Fund report slams plans for 50 new dams in Malaysian Borneo
New BMF report slams plans for 50 new dams in Malaysian Borneo - Sarawak's indigenous people to pay the price for US$ 105 billion industrialization scheme
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Bruno Manser Fund report slams plans for 50 new dams in Malaysian Borneo
New BMF report slams plans for 50 new dams in Malaysian Borneo - Sarawak's indigenous people to pay the price for US$ 105 billion industrialization scheme
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19.11.2012
'Hydro Tasmania out of Sarawak - Save Sarawak Rivers' tour announced
'Hydro Tasmania out of Sarawak - Save Sarawak Rivers' tour announced - A Sarawak indigenous delegation is going on tour to Australia. They want to inform the Australian public about Sarawak's current dam undertaking and about the role Hydro Tasmania plays in it.
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'Hydro Tasmania out of Sarawak - Save Sarawak Rivers' tour announced
'Hydro Tasmania out of Sarawak - Save Sarawak Rivers' tour announced - A Sarawak indigenous delegation is going on tour to Australia. They want to inform the Australian public about Sarawak's current dam undertaking and about the role Hydro Tasmania plays in it.
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21.05.2012
Baram people call on their leaders to fight against the dam
Baram people call on their leaders to fight against the dam - Baram folks want Community Leaders to resign if they won’t listen to the people and proceed to support the Baram Dam
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Baram people call on their leaders to fight against the dam
Baram people call on their leaders to fight against the dam - Baram folks want Community Leaders to resign if they won’t listen to the people and proceed to support the Baram Dam
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18.05.2012
Hydro Tasmania admits compliance deficits in Malaysian dam constructions
Hydro Tasmania admits compliance deficits in Malaysian dam constructions - Andrew Pattle, project director of the Baram, Baleh and Murum dams, says “safety and environmental compliance are not given much importance” in Sarawak – Bruno Manser Fund asks Hydro Tasmania to cut its business ties with the corrupt Taib government
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Hydro Tasmania admits compliance deficits in Malaysian dam constructions
Hydro Tasmania admits compliance deficits in Malaysian dam constructions - Andrew Pattle, project director of the Baram, Baleh and Murum dams, says “safety and environmental compliance are not given much importance” in Sarawak – Bruno Manser Fund asks Hydro Tasmania to cut its business ties with the corrupt Taib government
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25.02.2012
BREAKING NEWS: Dam corruption: Malaysian minister caught red-handed
BREAKING NEWS: Dam corruption: Malaysian minister caught red-handed - Baram MP Jacob Dungau Sagan, Malaysian Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, involved in secret deals with Belian, an endangered tropical hardwood species
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BREAKING NEWS: Dam corruption: Malaysian minister caught red-handed
BREAKING NEWS: Dam corruption: Malaysian minister caught red-handed - Baram MP Jacob Dungau Sagan, Malaysian Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, involved in secret deals with Belian, an endangered tropical hardwood species
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23.02.2012
Malaysian minister accused of drowning his own constituency
Malaysian Minister accused of drowning his own constituency - Jacob Dungau Sagan, Malaysian Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, under pressure over his support for government plans for the planned Baram dam
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Malaysian minister accused of drowning his own constituency
Malaysian Minister accused of drowning his own constituency - Jacob Dungau Sagan, Malaysian Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, under pressure over his support for government plans for the planned Baram dam
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22.02.2012
EXCLUSIVE: First pictures from sealed-off Bakun dam zone reveal social and environmental disaster
EXCLUSIVE: First pictures from sealed-off Bakun dam zone reveal social and environmental disaster - Bruno Manser Fund investigation in the Bakun dam’s exclusion zone shows increased poverty and floating homes due to Malaysia’s disaster dam
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EXCLUSIVE: First pictures from sealed-off Bakun dam zone reveal social and environmental disaster
EXCLUSIVE: First pictures from sealed-off Bakun dam zone reveal social and environmental disaster - Bruno Manser Fund investigation in the Bakun dam’s exclusion zone shows increased poverty and floating homes due to Malaysia’s disaster dam
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18.02.2012
Malaysian communities demand referendum on controversial dam projects
Malaysian communities demand referendum on controversial dam projects - Participants of SAVE Rivers Conference reject the construction of mega dams in Sarawak
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Malaysian communities demand referendum on controversial dam projects
Malaysian communities demand referendum on controversial dam projects - Participants of SAVE Rivers Conference reject the construction of mega dams in Sarawak
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17.02.2012
Sarawak Chief Minister accused of abusing Bakun excess power for family deal with Rio Tinto Alcan
Sarawak Chief Minister accused of abusing Bakun excess power for family deal with Rio Tinto Alcan - Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission asked to stall aluminium smelter licence given to the Taib family-controlled SALCO corporation
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Sarawak Chief Minister accused of abusing Bakun excess power for family deal with Rio Tinto Alcan
Sarawak Chief Minister accused of abusing Bakun excess power for family deal with Rio Tinto Alcan - Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission asked to stall aluminium smelter licence given to the Taib family-controlled SALCO corporation
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16.02.2012
Bruno Manser Fund publishes secret Baram dam map
Bruno Manser Fund publishes secret Baram dam map - Malaysian government to displace 20,000 Borneo natives for the proposed Baram dam - 26 villages and 412 square kilometres of tropical rainforest to be flooded
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Bruno Manser Fund publishes secret Baram dam map
Bruno Manser Fund publishes secret Baram dam map - Malaysian government to displace 20,000 Borneo natives for the proposed Baram dam - 26 villages and 412 square kilometres of tropical rainforest to be flooded
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15.02.2012
Al Jazeera investigation confirms Sarawak power glut
Al Jazeera investigation confirms Sarawak power glut - Bakun dam engineers confirm only one of three installed turbines is working - Massive power excess cannot be exported as undersea cable to peninsular Malaysia has failed to materialize
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Al Jazeera investigation confirms Sarawak power glut
Al Jazeera investigation confirms Sarawak power glut - Bakun dam engineers confirm only one of three installed turbines is working - Massive power excess cannot be exported as undersea cable to peninsular Malaysia has failed to materialize
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14.02.2012
International NGO coalition condemns Malaysian dam plans
International NGO coalition condemns Malaysian dam plans - Sarawak natives gather in Miri to kickstart protests against twelve new hydropower projects
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International NGO coalition condemns Malaysian dam plans
International NGO coalition condemns Malaysian dam plans - Sarawak natives gather in Miri to kickstart protests against twelve new hydropower projects
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Large dams can only serve as last resort, acknowledged the Malaysian Ministry of the Environment.
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