Scandal-hit firm likely to get water tunnel deal

February 24, 2009 11:27 am

Andrew Ong, Malaysiakini.org | Feb 18, 2009

The federal government looks set to award a lucrative water tunnel project to a Japanese-led consortium which includes a scandal-tainted Japanese company.
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nishimatsu construction co limited 180209 logoThe Shimizu consortium consists of Japan’s Nishimatsu Construction Co, along with local players UEM Builders Bhd and IJM Corp Bhd.

Currently, Nishimatsu is embroiled in two high profile corruption probes. Read More…

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Tenaga to operate controversial Bakun project

January 22, 2009 12:15 pm

Malaysiakini.com. Jan 21, 2009.

Tenaga Nasional and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) today said they had received government approval to take over operations of the controversial Bakun hydro-electricity project.
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Signature Drive: Stop the Kelau Dam & Pahang-Selangor Water Transfer Tunnel

October 17, 2008 9:41 am

This dam and tunnel project costing an exorbitant RM9 billion is proceeding despite protests against it.  We need at least 5,000 signatures to draw attention to this campaign.

Click here to sign the petition.

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KTAK Pahang Selangor Water Transfer Project Page

September 1, 2008 11:26 am

Pahang-Selangor Raw Water Transfer
Interstate Water Transfer To Meet Future Water Demand For Selangor And Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

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The Sarawak Dams: Multiple Follies

August 22, 2008 12:53 pm

Statement by Dr Kua Kia Soong, Director of SUARAM, 22 August 2008

The recent announcement that the Sarawak government intends to build 12 more dams in Sarawak apart from the ill-fated Bakun dam is cause for concern. It is a cause for grave concern. Malaysian tax payers, Malaysian forests and Malaysian indigenous peoples will again be the main victims of this misconceived plan.

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Posted by sam in Rivers and Statement and Bakun Dam
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