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Janda Baik villagers say ecotourism project will harm their way of life
Janda Baik villagers say ecotourism project will harm their way of life
Villagers are protesting against future development in the area as it will erode cultural and traditional values as well as disrupt the people’s way of life.
For Laila Husin, 64, who has been living in Janda Baik since she was 5, any development in her village would be detrimental to the villagers’ quality of life.
“My house is located at the roadside and if the road-widening project continues, I’m afraid I will lose my house.
“Where are my future generation going to stay when they return to their kampung?
“I will never support the project,” she said at her home in Ja-lan Sungai Cemperoh here.
She said no amount of compensation would make her part with her land. “This land is worth my life,” she said, holding back her tears.
Laila said she would agree only if the project was to improve the village infrastructure and the villagers’ lives.
It was understood that the project under the Janda Baik Special Area Plan draft would consist of several plans, such as widening of road, expansion of four Janda Baik rivers, including Sungai Sum Sum, establishing e-hailing stations and recreational park, as well as building river dams and a low-rise housing development.
Villager Rosmina Kamarul Ariffin, 46, said no further development was necessary in the area as visitors wanted to experience an authentic village.
“They come here to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience real kampung living.
“What’s more important is for the authorities to fix the road and maintain the cleanliness of the rivers.”
Earlier, 35 Janda Baik villagers gathered at the Bentong Municipal Council where 1,544 Public Proposal and Objection forms were submitted to protest against the project.
There are 2,820 villagers in Janda Baik.
Hanifah Mohd Rabin, a representative of the protest, said the villagers were not consulted about the project.
“The authorities did not inform us about the matter and we only heard it from a few of the villagers here.
“We learnt that a meeting with the project consultant was held in October with representatives from the municipal council.”
He said the proposed international ecotourism attraction required approvals from the villagers and other parties before any work started.
“We urge the authorities to stop work on the project. We gave suggestions on ways to develop the village’s infrastructure but were ignored.
“We have no option but to fight the new development till the end.”
~New Straits Times~
Villagers are protesting against future development in the area as it will erode cultural and traditional values as well as disrupt the people’s way of life.
For Laila Husin, 64, who has been living in Janda Baik since she was 5, any development in her village would be detrimental to the villagers’ quality of life.
“My house is located at the roadside and if the road-widening project continues, I’m afraid I will lose my house.
“Where are my future generation going to stay when they return to their kampung?
“I will never support the project,” she said at her home in Ja-lan Sungai Cemperoh here.
She said no amount of compensation would make her part with her land. “This land is worth my life,” she said, holding back her tears.
Laila said she would agree only if the project was to improve the village infrastructure and the villagers’ lives.
It was understood that the project under the Janda Baik Special Area Plan draft would consist of several plans, such as widening of road, expansion of four Janda Baik rivers, including Sungai Sum Sum, establishing e-hailing stations and recreational park, as well as building river dams and a low-rise housing development.
Villager Rosmina Kamarul Ariffin, 46, said no further development was necessary in the area as visitors wanted to experience an authentic village.
“They come here to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and experience real kampung living.
“What’s more important is for the authorities to fix the road and maintain the cleanliness of the rivers.”
Earlier, 35 Janda Baik villagers gathered at the Bentong Municipal Council where 1,544 Public Proposal and Objection forms were submitted to protest against the project.
There are 2,820 villagers in Janda Baik.
Hanifah Mohd Rabin, a representative of the protest, said the villagers were not consulted about the project.
“The authorities did not inform us about the matter and we only heard it from a few of the villagers here.
“We learnt that a meeting with the project consultant was held in October with representatives from the municipal council.”
He said the proposed international ecotourism attraction required approvals from the villagers and other parties before any work started.
“We urge the authorities to stop work on the project. We gave suggestions on ways to develop the village’s infrastructure but were ignored.
“We have no option but to fight the new development till the end.”
~New Straits Times~
Sunday, July 28, 2019
东铁周四正式复工 2026年秒竣工启用
东铁周四正式复工 2026年秒竣工启用
陆兆福（左5）主持东海岸铁道计划复工。左起阿末苏海米、尤索夫依斯迈、凯鲁阿迪、阿米努丁、阿末山苏里、诺若拉扎里、阿都拉曼尤诺斯及达维斯。 东海岸铁道计划（ECRL）复工，预料2026年12月启用。
纷纷扰扰的东海岸铁道计划周四正式复工，交通部长陆兆福披露，若工程一切顺利，东海岸铁道将于2026年竣工，并开始投入运作。
他说，经过与中国交通建设股份有限公司（CCCC，简称“中国交建”）的重新谈判后，这项计划从原本的665亿令吉削减至440亿令吉，减少了215亿令吉或33%。
陆兆福是于周四登嘉楼龙运，主持东海岸铁道计划复工仪式上，这么表示。
他也表示，这项计划的贷款也已经敲定，预料会在近期签署附加合约。
“我被告知马来西亚铁道衔接公司（MRL）与中国进出口银行（China EXIM Bank），将针对东海岸铁道计划的贷款已经敲定。因此，有关东海岸铁道计划贷款附加合约预料会在近期签署。”
他说，根据这项附加合约，中国进出口银行将提供85%的贷款，但由于成本价格削减，因此我国需承担的利息并不高。
“这也意味着政府所承担，由中国进出口银行所提供的贷款利息也减少了。”
陆兆福也提及，东海岸铁道计划全长640公里，主要是借以提升东海岸的公共交通设施。
“一旦东海岸铁道计划完成后，将为国人提供更便捷的交通。举例来说，民众若要从丹州的哥打峇鲁到布城，只需要乘搭4小时每小时160公里的列车，就能够抵达。”
他表示，重新规划的东铁计划将分为3段工程，分别是吉兰丹州哥打峇鲁到龙运的A段，登嘉楼州龙运到文德甲的B段，以及彭亨州文德甲到巴生港口的C段。
“在这3段工程当中，223公里的B段工程的路线没有更改，这个工程占了整个东铁计划的34.8％，而A段工程的路线会有少许更改，C段工程的路线则作出最大 的更改，2段工程全长417公里。”
“东海岸铁道计划共计20个站，其中14个站是让乘客能够上下站，另外5个站是供乘客和货柜，至于另一个站只是用作货柜使用。”
他说，整个东海岸铁道计划，登嘉楼州共计6个站，包括甘榜拉惹（Kampung Raja）、瓜拉登嘉楼、柏拉岸（Pengkalan Berangan）、龙运（Dungun）、甘马仕（Kemasik）及朱盖（Chukai），以及2个供乘客和货柜的站。
“在登州，也需要建造3个地下隧道，这包括龙运隧道、北加隧道（Terowong Paka）及关丹隧道。”
出席这场复工仪式的也包括登嘉楼州务大臣阿末山苏里、森美兰州务大臣拿督斯里阿米努丁、中国驻马大使白天、交通部秘书长拿督莫哈末凯鲁阿迪、马来西亚铁道衔接公司首席执行员那毒死达维斯、董事阿末苏海米及拿督尤索夫依斯迈、中国交建副总裁孙子宇、彭亨州务大臣代表拿督斯里诺若拉扎里、吉兰丹州务大臣代表阿都拉曼尤诺斯等。
陆兆福也表示，东海岸铁道计划启用后，将刺激铁道周边的旅游业，尤其是惠及民宿、酒店及当地的旅游活动业者。
“虽然重启后的东海岸铁道计划将减少站点，但跨越多个州属，因此势必带动东海岸经济走廊的成长，吸引更多外资进驻投资，进而创造更多的就业机会。”
“届时，像是珍拉丁（Cherating）、龙运（Dungun）、瓜拉登嘉楼、督巴里（Tok Bali）及哥打峇鲁。”
陆兆福也宣布，东海岸铁路工业技能培训计划（PLKI-ECRL）将复办，届时将会有约5000名在地学员参与培训。
“在此之前，只有3600名学员参与这项培训计划。”
白天：东铁将改变东海岸经济
中国驻马大使白天认为，东海岸铁路计划（ECRL）项目将改变登嘉楼、吉兰丹和森州等东海岸一带的交通运输与经济发展，并将其称为贸易创造。
“一旦东海岸铁路建竣，将能加强州与州，以及海外市场之间的连接，创造更多的贸易往来。例如，东海岸农民种植1公顷的榴槤，如猫山王。我会想，要如何出售。”
“不过，这些榴槤最终可能会因为运输问题和成本，而被浪费，但如果有铁路，就会不一样。”
因此，他相信，东海岸铁路将能为东海岸社区带来更多的经济活动，包括旅游。
“届时不只会有来自西马的游客，其他国家，包括中国游客都会前来旅游。因此，我相信，东海岸铁路的建成可以让大马中国游客翻倍增长。”
~光华日报~
陆兆福（左5）主持东海岸铁道计划复工。左起阿末苏海米、尤索夫依斯迈、凯鲁阿迪、阿米努丁、阿末山苏里、诺若拉扎里、阿都拉曼尤诺斯及达维斯。 东海岸铁道计划（ECRL）复工，预料2026年12月启用。
纷纷扰扰的东海岸铁道计划周四正式复工，交通部长陆兆福披露，若工程一切顺利，东海岸铁道将于2026年竣工，并开始投入运作。
他说，经过与中国交通建设股份有限公司（CCCC，简称“中国交建”）的重新谈判后，这项计划从原本的665亿令吉削减至440亿令吉，减少了215亿令吉或33%。
陆兆福是于周四登嘉楼龙运，主持东海岸铁道计划复工仪式上，这么表示。
他也表示，这项计划的贷款也已经敲定，预料会在近期签署附加合约。
“我被告知马来西亚铁道衔接公司（MRL）与中国进出口银行（China EXIM Bank），将针对东海岸铁道计划的贷款已经敲定。因此，有关东海岸铁道计划贷款附加合约预料会在近期签署。”
他说，根据这项附加合约，中国进出口银行将提供85%的贷款，但由于成本价格削减，因此我国需承担的利息并不高。
“这也意味着政府所承担，由中国进出口银行所提供的贷款利息也减少了。”
陆兆福也提及，东海岸铁道计划全长640公里，主要是借以提升东海岸的公共交通设施。
“一旦东海岸铁道计划完成后，将为国人提供更便捷的交通。举例来说，民众若要从丹州的哥打峇鲁到布城，只需要乘搭4小时每小时160公里的列车，就能够抵达。”
他表示，重新规划的东铁计划将分为3段工程，分别是吉兰丹州哥打峇鲁到龙运的A段，登嘉楼州龙运到文德甲的B段，以及彭亨州文德甲到巴生港口的C段。
“在这3段工程当中，223公里的B段工程的路线没有更改，这个工程占了整个东铁计划的34.8％，而A段工程的路线会有少许更改，C段工程的路线则作出最大 的更改，2段工程全长417公里。”
“东海岸铁道计划共计20个站，其中14个站是让乘客能够上下站，另外5个站是供乘客和货柜，至于另一个站只是用作货柜使用。”
他说，整个东海岸铁道计划，登嘉楼州共计6个站，包括甘榜拉惹（Kampung Raja）、瓜拉登嘉楼、柏拉岸（Pengkalan Berangan）、龙运（Dungun）、甘马仕（Kemasik）及朱盖（Chukai），以及2个供乘客和货柜的站。
“在登州，也需要建造3个地下隧道，这包括龙运隧道、北加隧道（Terowong Paka）及关丹隧道。”
出席这场复工仪式的也包括登嘉楼州务大臣阿末山苏里、森美兰州务大臣拿督斯里阿米努丁、中国驻马大使白天、交通部秘书长拿督莫哈末凯鲁阿迪、马来西亚铁道衔接公司首席执行员那毒死达维斯、董事阿末苏海米及拿督尤索夫依斯迈、中国交建副总裁孙子宇、彭亨州务大臣代表拿督斯里诺若拉扎里、吉兰丹州务大臣代表阿都拉曼尤诺斯等。
陆兆福也表示，东海岸铁道计划启用后，将刺激铁道周边的旅游业，尤其是惠及民宿、酒店及当地的旅游活动业者。
“虽然重启后的东海岸铁道计划将减少站点，但跨越多个州属，因此势必带动东海岸经济走廊的成长，吸引更多外资进驻投资，进而创造更多的就业机会。”
“届时，像是珍拉丁（Cherating）、龙运（Dungun）、瓜拉登嘉楼、督巴里（Tok Bali）及哥打峇鲁。”
陆兆福也宣布，东海岸铁路工业技能培训计划（PLKI-ECRL）将复办，届时将会有约5000名在地学员参与培训。
“在此之前，只有3600名学员参与这项培训计划。”
白天：东铁将改变东海岸经济
中国驻马大使白天认为，东海岸铁路计划（ECRL）项目将改变登嘉楼、吉兰丹和森州等东海岸一带的交通运输与经济发展，并将其称为贸易创造。
“一旦东海岸铁路建竣，将能加强州与州，以及海外市场之间的连接，创造更多的贸易往来。例如，东海岸农民种植1公顷的榴槤，如猫山王。我会想，要如何出售。”
“不过，这些榴槤最终可能会因为运输问题和成本，而被浪费，但如果有铁路，就会不一样。”
因此，他相信，东海岸铁路将能为东海岸社区带来更多的经济活动，包括旅游。
“届时不只会有来自西马的游客，其他国家，包括中国游客都会前来旅游。因此，我相信，东海岸铁路的建成可以让大马中国游客翻倍增长。”
~光华日报~
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Jomo: No need for ECRL, just take a flight
Jomo: No need for ECRL, just take a flight
The rationale given that the East Coast Railaway Link (ECRL) would speed up the connection between the West Coast and East Coast is merely a ruse by those interested in enriching themselves with such “fake projects”, says economist Professor Jomo Kwame Sundram.
“I understand the government needs space to solve and minimise the losses (from the cancellation of ECRL).
"There will definitely be losses from the cancellation of ECRL. The question is how do we minimise that loss?
“Those who are for it say that it is to develop the East Coast. Actually no. This project does not develop East Coast.
"There are other problems in the East Coast, such as the water problems in Kelantan, lack of sanitation and the issue of flooding, which must be given more attention,” said Jomo.
He also said the excuse that ECRL, once built, would speed up the connection between the West Coast and East Coast did not hold water.
“There are those who say we are ignoring the East Coast. This is a mere ruse by those who want to save such fake projects.
"It is not as if there is no rail line to the East Coast.
"It may be slower but what is it we want to speed up for the East Coast. Apparently, they want to use high-speed trains.
"Who is it that is in such a hurry to come from there? If you are in a hurry, why don’t you just take a flight?” asked Jomo.
He was speaking to the media after a dialogue at the Malaysian Press Institute.
Jomo has been at the forefront in asking for the ECRL be scrapped, saying that it is a burden to a country already deep in debt due to mismanagement by the previous government.
He was part of the Council of Eminent Persons, an advisory council set up by the Pakatan Harapan government in its early days to discuss the state of the nation inherited from the previous Barisan government.
~Courtesy of The Star~
The rationale given that the East Coast Railaway Link (ECRL) would speed up the connection between the West Coast and East Coast is merely a ruse by those interested in enriching themselves with such “fake projects”, says economist Professor Jomo Kwame Sundram.
“I understand the government needs space to solve and minimise the losses (from the cancellation of ECRL).
"There will definitely be losses from the cancellation of ECRL. The question is how do we minimise that loss?
“Those who are for it say that it is to develop the East Coast. Actually no. This project does not develop East Coast.
"There are other problems in the East Coast, such as the water problems in Kelantan, lack of sanitation and the issue of flooding, which must be given more attention,” said Jomo.
He also said the excuse that ECRL, once built, would speed up the connection between the West Coast and East Coast did not hold water.
“There are those who say we are ignoring the East Coast. This is a mere ruse by those who want to save such fake projects.
"It is not as if there is no rail line to the East Coast.
"It may be slower but what is it we want to speed up for the East Coast. Apparently, they want to use high-speed trains.
"Who is it that is in such a hurry to come from there? If you are in a hurry, why don’t you just take a flight?” asked Jomo.
He was speaking to the media after a dialogue at the Malaysian Press Institute.
Jomo has been at the forefront in asking for the ECRL be scrapped, saying that it is a burden to a country already deep in debt due to mismanagement by the previous government.
He was part of the Council of Eminent Persons, an advisory council set up by the Pakatan Harapan government in its early days to discuss the state of the nation inherited from the previous Barisan government.
~Courtesy of The Star~
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
‘Wait for ECRL announcement’
‘Wait for ECRL announcement’
The ball is now in Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s (pic) court to state Malaysia’s official stance on the future of the controversial East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called for patience in the matter, and said the government’s decision on the project would be announced by Lim.
“Has Lim Guan Eng made a astatement on this? No? So we wait for him lah. Be patient,” said Dr Mahathir to reporters when asked to clear the confusion on the status of ECRL.
Dr Mahathir acknowledged that there had been contradictory statements coming from members of his Cabinet, but he said mistakes are to be expected from a new government.
“The number of mistakes we make are little, but people notice it more.
“Just wait for Guan Eng to make the announcement, be patient lah,” Dr Mahathir said at a press conference after a meeting with top executives of statutory bodies here.
On a letter bearing Lim’s signature being widely circulated – indicating the cancellation of the ECRL – Dr Mahathir refuted its authenticity.
“It has a government letterhead? Anyone could draft a letter and cut out a government letterhead to make it look real. That is not official,” he said.
On Sunday, Lim said the official announcement on ECRL would be made in a written statement and issued this week.
It has been reported that the government is looking for a new contractor after terminating the contract awarded to China Communications Construction Company Ltd to build the RM81bil mega rail project.
Meanwhile, Dr Mahathir said Malaysia will stick to its decision on banning Israeli athletes, despite the stripping of Malaysia’s right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships.
“We stand by our principles that Israel is a criminal nation.
“It has been breaking international laws without people saying anything about it.
“We have a right to voice our own feelings and to have our own policies,” he said.
When asked if the stripping of the rights to host the event would affect Malaysia’s future in hosting other games, Dr Mahathir was unperturbed.
“They want to cancel it, then cancel it. I do not understand why the world must follow Israel. The world has the power, but they choose to obey Israel. We do not obey.
“If we cannot organise this sporting event, we can organise other ones,” said Dr Mahathir.
On Pakatan Harapan’s defeat in the Cameron Highlands by-election, Dr Mahathir said he accepted it as the will of the people, and added that the government must address the cost of living issue affecting the rural folk.
“We must find ways to reduce cost of living as well as help them earn better income,” he said.
~News courtesy of The Star~
The ball is now in Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s (pic) court to state Malaysia’s official stance on the future of the controversial East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called for patience in the matter, and said the government’s decision on the project would be announced by Lim.
“Has Lim Guan Eng made a astatement on this? No? So we wait for him lah. Be patient,” said Dr Mahathir to reporters when asked to clear the confusion on the status of ECRL.
Dr Mahathir acknowledged that there had been contradictory statements coming from members of his Cabinet, but he said mistakes are to be expected from a new government.
“The number of mistakes we make are little, but people notice it more.
“Just wait for Guan Eng to make the announcement, be patient lah,” Dr Mahathir said at a press conference after a meeting with top executives of statutory bodies here.
On a letter bearing Lim’s signature being widely circulated – indicating the cancellation of the ECRL – Dr Mahathir refuted its authenticity.
“It has a government letterhead? Anyone could draft a letter and cut out a government letterhead to make it look real. That is not official,” he said.
On Sunday, Lim said the official announcement on ECRL would be made in a written statement and issued this week.
It has been reported that the government is looking for a new contractor after terminating the contract awarded to China Communications Construction Company Ltd to build the RM81bil mega rail project.
Meanwhile, Dr Mahathir said Malaysia will stick to its decision on banning Israeli athletes, despite the stripping of Malaysia’s right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships.
“We stand by our principles that Israel is a criminal nation.
“It has been breaking international laws without people saying anything about it.
“We have a right to voice our own feelings and to have our own policies,” he said.
When asked if the stripping of the rights to host the event would affect Malaysia’s future in hosting other games, Dr Mahathir was unperturbed.
“They want to cancel it, then cancel it. I do not understand why the world must follow Israel. The world has the power, but they choose to obey Israel. We do not obey.
“If we cannot organise this sporting event, we can organise other ones,” said Dr Mahathir.
On Pakatan Harapan’s defeat in the Cameron Highlands by-election, Dr Mahathir said he accepted it as the will of the people, and added that the government must address the cost of living issue affecting the rural folk.
“We must find ways to reduce cost of living as well as help them earn better income,” he said.
~News courtesy of The Star~
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