Our route, the beautiful Sarawakian Coast:
A-Tg Bungai, B-Kpg Kuala Sibuti, C-Kpg Kuala Niah, D-Middle Suai, E-Kpg Kuala Suai, F-Kpg Kuala Nyalau, G-Tanjong Similajau, H-Similajau National Park Headquarters.
The route chosen lies along a segment of the Coast which has no real infrastucture in place but facing the greatest development challenge in the form of coastal palm oil plantation, and arrival of dirty heavy industries from SCORE.
Run-off from forests clearing are already affecting some portions of the coast while potential harmful effluents from chemical plants, refineries, deep sea port and the like post a serious threat to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Already now, washed away sediments resulting from rain and exposed soil during clearing of forest cover for oil palm plantation are affecting water clarity due to increased amount of floating particulates.
This trip hopes to expose the participants to the challenges ahead and raise their awareness with regards to the future Sarawak’s coastal beaches.
Participants:
A-Tg Bungai, B-Kpg Kuala Sibuti, C-Kpg Kuala Niah, D-Middle Suai, E-Kpg Kuala Suai, F-Kpg Kuala Nyalau, G-Tanjong Similajau, H-Similajau National Park Headquarters.
The route chosen lies along a segment of the Coast which has no real infrastucture in place but facing the greatest development challenge in the form of coastal palm oil plantation, and arrival of dirty heavy industries from SCORE.
Run-off from forests clearing are already affecting some portions of the coast while potential harmful effluents from chemical plants, refineries, deep sea port and the like post a serious threat to the health of the coastal ecosystem. Already now, washed away sediments resulting from rain and exposed soil during clearing of forest cover for oil palm plantation are affecting water clarity due to increased amount of floating particulates.
This trip hopes to expose the participants to the challenges ahead and raise their awareness with regards to the future Sarawak’s coastal beaches.
Participants:
Nazeri Abghani, Sara Wong, Maye Yap, Muhammad Ali Syed Husin, Rabani HM Ayub, Roslee Kassim, Ruslan Lano, Yee Kwai Hoong, Indarani V, Jackie Foong, Radhika Bala, Ellie Hwong, Norzie A Sani, Sim Yuh Thin, Jia Jun Law, and Ajay Mehta.
Several others will be joining us post walk to explore Similajau National Park, which is also not immune to the affects of impending developments.
Keep updated with the news from the Coast between 25th December - 01st January here!
Keep updated with the news from the Coast between 25th December - 01st January here!
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