The K Belud MP playing safe. This Dam is usual story. Some politicians & cronies need 450 million project for self interest but sell it as for benefit of villages ie increase padi production, make it Sabah rice bowl, & reduce importation dependency. But there has never been a shortage so far? Any shortage can be ameliorated by cheaper irrigation projects that Kadaiman river’s waters support for padi plantation. Belud MP Dahlan not naïve, knows this is mine field if he supports it vigorously & prematurely like Kadamaian Assemblyman Lagadan. Villages already protested last yr to Human Rights Commission: at least 4 villages would be flooded. Environmental impact assessment not completed by govt yet already NGOs protest about dam across Sungai Kadaiman will destroy protected wild life, rain forests environment and adverse effect on Kinabalu Park, a world heritage site. They can see how vociferous protests could stop Lynas Corp juggernaut backed by local politicians. Just need SAPP or DAP to pour vitriolic on it in view of imminent GE. Belud MP Dahlan prefers to stay clear of kampung, for time being, rides his superbike elsewhere until issues are clearer.

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