Queville To | January 28, 2012
Free Malaysia Today
Villagers in Tambatuon are fed up with the ‘confusing’ and ‘vague’ statements from their MP Rahman Dahlan over the controversial RM500-million dam.
KOTA BELUD: Sceptical villagers in Tambatuon, where a controversial RM500-million dam is to be sited, want a written commitment from the Musa Aman-led state administration that it will not go ahead with the project.
Dismissing Kota Belud MP Rahman Dahlan’s “confusing statements”, the villagers said their decision was “not negotiable” and that the dam project cannot go on.
They also took a swipe at village chief, Amin Goling, seen as Rahman’s lackey, for the former’s “full” support for the project.
Speaking on behalf of the villagers, chairman of the Village Action Committee Jahim Singkui said the letter from the state government must state clearly that it “will not” proceed with the controversial Tambatuon dam project.
“We have heard enough confusing statements from Rahman and Amin. Amin’s views are his own, it is not the opinion of the villagers.
“As far as the villagers are concerned, there is no more negotiation. We want a letter from the government to state that it will not proceed with the Tambatuon dam project, ” Jahim said.
He said the villagers’ demand was most appropriate in view of the vague response from Rahman who had recently said that he will ask federal Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Noh Omar not to list the dam project in the 2012 Budget.
“He is confusing us. He has told us (villagers) to be ready to sacrifice for the sake of development.
“Then he said he will ask the minister not to list the dam in the 2012 Budget. Does this mean it will be listed in the 2013 Budget?
“His statement is vague and unclear. But our stand to reject the proposed dam is clear and firm,” Jahim said.
He reiterated that the village committee had from the beginning been against the proposed dam and had even submitted a memorandum to the effect to the Kadamaian assemblyman, Herbert Lagadan, Rahman, as well as Chief Minister Musa Aman.
“Unfortunately, till today, there is no reply to their letters,” Jahim said.
Nothing confusing is made confusing…because corruptions creep in and crooks are fighting to get part of the cake.
They simply don’t care…poor village folks suffer from their scrambling and grabbing….keep going on with no end.
Imagine Datuk Rahman Dahlan saying he really wish to help the people but because of no money, he can only wish upon a star and nothing can be done in reality.
Beware, Tambatuon folks, HOW 2 TRUST Ah CHEAT Kor?
Dear rakyat. The next time your leader or your representative promise you something that involves money, tell him to show you solid cash. As in when you go marketing and you want to buy a bunch of vegetables, at the moment the vegetable seller wrap and give you the bunch of vegetable, at the same moment you give him the money. Cash on delivery. Ask him there and then, where is the money ? Some of you are bankers. Some of you are accountants. Some of you handle cash. You would know whether there is money for a certain project. If it is just the word of mouth, then know that you will have to wait forever for the project. Do not think of mega projects. Just the simple everyday stuff. If it is so difficult for you to do something ordinary, would it be that easy for some extraordinary thing to be done ? How easy is it for you to fork out RM 1000 right now ? RM 10000 ? RM 100000 ? RM 1000000 ?
In short, the people don’t trust their government any more.