KOTA KINABALU, Feb 16 — Sabah decided to scrap the controversial Lahad Datu coal-fired power plant, saying today it will look for alternative energy sources after a three year-long campaign by environmentalists.
“I am pleased to announce that Federal and State governments has agreed to pursue other alternative sources of energy namely gas to meet Sabah’s power supply needs.
“I know there has been certain objections to the proposed coal powered plant. Today is proof that such objections have not fallen on deaf ears,” Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said in a statement released this afternoon.
He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak understood the state’s grave concern for the environment in Malaysia’s most easternmost state.
“The Prime Minister understands that while we need to build up our power supply in Sabah, it can’t be done at the expense of the people’s welfare and the environment,” Musa said, adding Najib knows that the state’s greatest asset is its natural attraction and “somewhat pristine environment”.
“While Sabah needs to increase power supply to meet increasing development, the state cannot afford to put its natural environment at risk.
“As a responsible government, it is paramount that we put priority on protecting our environment for the wellbeing of the people. We must also protect the environment especially since its one of biggest tourism draw in the Sabah,” he added.
I would like to hear from the Federal Counterpart and TNB.
ReplyDeleteIs it another general election 13 ploy to play down this and when BN wins again it is another story all together..
Where is the guarantee after so much public effort that this proposed project is gone forever?