“A proposed coal-fired power plant that was originally scheduled for Lahad Datu had been moved to Sandakan, where its new proposed site incurred controversy with NGOs and activists saying it is too near the Sepilok Orangutan sanctuary, among others. When the year closed, the State Government declared that no final decision had been made on the issue.”

30 Reasons Why Sabah Does Not Need a Coal-fired Power Plant

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and its subsidiary, Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. (SESB), have been ardently lobbying on behalf of an Independent Power Provider (IPP) called Lahad Datu Energy Sdn. Bhd. to set up a 300 megawatt coal-fired power plant in Sabah since 2007. Having failed in their efforts to build the project in Lahad Datu, they are now focusing their attention in trying to move the plant to Sandakan.

Political leaders, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), stakeholders, ordinary citizens and even TNB and SESB have spoken about the negative effects of coal-fired plants. They have voiced their concern regarding marine and forest ecology destruction, acid rain, biodiversity imbalance, mercury in food, health and welfare of future generations, depleting seafood source, global warming and climate change, destruction of famous tourism attraction sites, alternate and renewal energy options, economics of running a coal-fired fired plant and many other related issues.

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Chinese New Year Greeting From Sandakan Anti Coal Power Plant Action Committee.

Happy Chinese New Year

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Gong Xi Fatt Chai

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" CALL OFF THE PROJECT IMMEDIATELY "

" Although the results of the last general election in March 2008 had taught the BN coalition a lesson , the Government is still not firm when it comes to making decisions , he said, citing the proposal to set up a coal-fired power plant in Sandakan .

Most of the Sandakan people and also the environmental groups are strongly opposing the project and , therefore , the Government should call off the project immediately .

Nobody can deny that Sandakan is facing inadequate electricity supply , but we have other feasible alternatives for power sources .

After all , the Government has also been emphasising on the need and importance of protecting our environment all this while , …… "

Above statement made by LDP – Deputy President Datuk Chin Su Phin .    full text : http://www.dailyexpress.com.my:80/news.cfm?NewsID=62471

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Coal plant cancellation among SAPP’s priorities

Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) will work hard for Sabah’s autonomy and press for more efforts by the Government to insulate the State from the economic tsunami affecting other regions.

Its President Datuk Yong Teck Lee said SAPP would stress on greater use of Sabah’s own oil and natural gas for the benefit of the State.

"This includes the cancellation of the proposed coal-fired power plant in our beloved State. SAPP shall also press for non-racial politics and a fair deal for Malaysians in Sabah," he said in his message in conjunction with the Chinese New Year of the Golden Ox, Friday.

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"More discussions, forums and seminars on coal-fired power plant", said CASH DP Nordin

More Discussions, forums and seminars should be organized by the Government and Tenaga Nasional Berhad so that the people of Sandakan and environmental organisations could participate and understand the urgent need of a power generating plant that could produce almost no carbon emissions as part of the fight against global warming and to save our environment from destructions.

Many critics until today don’t understand as to why the relevant authorities chose coal-fired plant to generate electricity in the east coast instead of many other alternatives that are available.  Environmental and social concerns are the major issues that the proposed coal-fired plant in Sandakan being objected by environmental organizations and individuals.

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