Taib Backs Off Baram!
By Sarawak Report
The climb down over the Baram Dam is very significant and everyone who has stood up in protest should accept credit. Others should take note that legitimate protest works!
In the face of the growing outrage at the planned destruction of one of Sarawak’s most unspoilt regions and the displacement of tens of thousands of people, even the greedy Chief Minister came to the conclusion that it would be utterly foolhardy to try to fight the upcoming federal election while trying to defend the indefensible.
Now the acquisitive old tyrant hopes that he can brush aside all questions on the subject by saying that the project is “on hold”!
But don’t be fooled
However, this is not a time to heave a sigh of relief. For Taib and his diminishing gang this is just a tactical retreat. They had realised that his reckless plans were threatening to break his control over some key seats in the area in the face of the growing strength of the opposition.
They calculate that if BN can win the next election then they will have a full five years to come back and push through their plans for SCORE. Baram will be back on the agenda in no time.
So, at every point in this election campaign Taib should be asked why the Baram Dam has not been CANCELLED instead of postponed!
