THAT WAS REALLY FAST!

THAT WAS REALLY FAST!

Early this week some residents of Bukit Koman sent a memorandum to Deputy Minister Murugiah on their fear of cyanide poisoning. Today, Malaysia Insider reported that Murugiah said that it was OK for the Raub Australian Gold Mining Sdn Bhd (RAGM) to carry on their business as the DOE gave the green light. But I remember that the people wanted a DEIA and not even an EIA report. (

“We urge the government to scrutinise the developer’s Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment report in full and for this document to be released to residents and the public.”)

A doctor seemed to brush aside as one of those things, complainst by the residentsof side effects that they have been experiencing since February.

Earlier villagers of Bukit Koman in Raub failed in their bid to stop a goldmine from carrying out its activities which were causing environmental damages and health concerns.

Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Lau Bee Lan dismissed their application on the grounds that the application was made out of time.

"We have nothing else to do but wait to die," said some of the residents who packed the court room.

I am suggesting that Senator Murugiah take another serious look at this impending danger. He should demand for a DETAILED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT. (DEIA) The danger may not be so apparent now but the villagers LIVE there and they will continue to be there. It is the future we must WORRY about.

SO HOW NOW MURU?

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