Dam opposition takes complaint to Malaysia

21 October 2014
The Phnom Penh Post
Civil society / Energy / Environment and natural resources / Environment and natural resources policy and administration / Environmental impact assessments / Hydropower dams / Renewable energy production / Social development
Don Sahong hydropower dam / Human Rights Commission of Malaysia / Ian Baird / Laos / Malaysian aid / Mega First Corporation Berhad / Thailand / U.S. / World Wildlife Organization

Six environmental organisations opposing Laos’ controversial Don Sahong hydropower dam yesterday took their complaints to a new level: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia. In a 23-page letter, the organisations from Cambodia, Thailand and the US collectively requested an investigation into the trans-boundary impacts of the 260-megawatt dam, which is being developed by Malaysian engineering firm Mega First Corporation Berhad. …

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