Milton: Bakun takeover would help stimulate and promote Sarawak economy

suppadmin | March 9, 2017

SUPP Youth Central Publicity Secretary Milton Foo applauds the effort done by the Sarawak government in taking over Bakun dam by acquiring the entire equity interest of SHSB from the federal government and it is believed that the transfer would help to stimulate and promote Sarawak economical development in the forth coming years.

2. The State government should review the existing electricity tariffs to a lower rate (though Sarawak’s electricity is one of the cheapest in the region) benefiting the people of Sarawak following the take over so that Sarawakian would enjoy cheaper energy thus reducing the burden of the people.

3. Since Bakun dam is able to produce ample energy, priority should first be given to Sarawakian and this includes providing power supply to the rural and inland areas where the power supply grids are still scarce & lacking.

4. As Sarawak is a big state and its population is sparsely populated, there are still people living in the inland areas who are suffering from lack of water and electricity supply. This is totally intolerable & inexcusable as Sarawak is a rich state with abundance of resources. It is the responsibility and obligation of the government to ensure that every Sarawakian has access to equitable water and power supplies.

5. The take over is also considered as a significant move in the progress of claiming our State’s economy autonomy.

6. Sarawak still has a number of autonomy terms to take back from the federal government. Sarawak government needs strong support and big mandate of its people, especially in the upcoming federal election, to negotiate with federal government in accordance with the terms as spelt out in the Malaysia Agreement 1963.