Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan
Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah
Deputy Chief Minister,Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan made a statement today ( Daily Express issue of 10 October 2009)that the State Government wants to discuss the proposed controversial power plant with Tenaga Nasional Bhd. ( TNB ).
It shows that the authority are taking the question of pollution by such generator very seriously. And as Mr. Wong Tac, the President of the Sabah Evironmental Protection Society in his press conference pointed out that the implication to the country especially Sabah would be very serious. The destruction of its fauna and flora including its marine biodiversity would have repercussions on Sabah's ability to survive.
Datuk Wilfred Lingham, the State's former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment was also of the same opinion. Nature had taken many million of years to create this system but man it seems can destroy them in a twinkle of an eye. Japan being a leader in creating and inventing green and environmental friendly technique for power generation etc. is a good source of assistance in this type of situation. And Malaysia should take the initiative to get Japanese help in looking for alternatives.
Sabah is a very sunny and windy land. It also has many rivers. Why are these not use in producing energy generation? If it is a question of expertise, then help should be obtained from countries who are already advance in green technology like Japan and others.
It is heartening that the State Government is taking a firm stand on this matter which shows it is serious in its policy of greening the state.
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