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Say ‘no’ to Papar dam

Irwan Majid5 years ago1st Aug 2019Pictures
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Villagers and native leaders shouting slogans during an anti-dam protest at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. They are opposed to the building of the dam to be built in a secluded area, near a palm oil plantation. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
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SOME 200 anti-dam protesters made their way to Mondoringin in Papar, the area identified as the final site for the Papar hydroelectric dam, to urge the Sabah government to put a stop to the RM3 billion project. 

The group consists of villagers from Penampang and Papar, as well as the Task Force against Kaiduan Dam, Save Papar River, Babagon Dam, Pacos Trust and Sabah Bersih 2.0 and other civil society organisations.

They gathered in solidarity in the Ulu Papar region to remind the authorities of the destruction the dam would bring towards the nature and loss of ancestral lands if the project continues. 

The Ulu Papar region covers Papar and Penampang, connected via the mountainous range of Crocker Range, which also borders Tambunan. 

Construction of the Papar dam is expected to begin next year after the state cabinet approves the final dam plan redesigns, and obtain the necessary funding. – August 1, 2019.

Villagers and native leaders shouting slogans during an anti-dam protest at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. They are opposed to the building of the dam to be built in a secluded area, near a palm oil plantation. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Villagers and native leaders shouting slogans during an anti-dam protest at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. They are opposed to the building of the dam to be built in a secluded area, near a palm oil plantation. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
A protester hanging a ‘Save Ulu Papar’ poster on a tree at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
A protester hanging a ‘Save Ulu Papar’ poster on a tree at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Villagers enjoying the peace, quiet and clean air of Ulu Papar but fear all of this will be gone when the construction of the dam commences. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Villagers enjoying the peace, quiet and clean air of Ulu Papar but fear all of this will be gone when the construction of the dam commences. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
A convoy of villagers arriving to protest against the construction of the dam project at Mondoringin, Ulu Papar. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
A convoy of villagers arriving to protest against the construction of the dam project at Mondoringin, Ulu Papar. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Anti-dam protesters praying near the site of the dam project at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Anti-dam protesters praying near the site of the dam project at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Villagers and native leaders gather together as they cook during a protest at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Villagers and native leaders gather together as they cook during a protest at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Villagers and native leaders in the area gathering to fight for their land and save it from the construction of the dam project at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Villagers and native leaders in the area gathering to fight for their land and save it from the construction of the dam project at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Protesters sitting near banners in solidarity with the Ulu Papar region to remind the authorities of the destruction the dam would bring to ancestral lands if the project continues. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Protesters sitting near banners in solidarity with the Ulu Papar region to remind the authorities of the destruction the dam would bring to ancestral lands if the project continues. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
A man praying to protest against the construction of Papar hydroelectric dam at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
A man praying to protest against the construction of Papar hydroelectric dam at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Protesters waving banners at the site of the proposed Papar hydroelectric dam at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
Protesters waving banners at the site of the proposed Papar hydroelectric dam at Mondoringin in Ulu Papar, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, August 1, 2019.
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