 |
Save
Rivers Network, together with other five civil groups, will hold a
nine-day roadshow across Peninsular Malaysia to win support for their
environmental struggle against the planned aluminum factory and mega dam
projects in Sarawak.
They
hope that through documentaries, native music and dance performances,
and sharing of their experience, Peninsular Malaysians and the media
will have a deeper understanding of various environmental issues in
Sarawak.
This ‘Sarawak Environmental Issues Roadshow’ is co-organised by Sibu Bersih, People’s Documentary Studio, Baram Protection Action Committee (BPAC), IDEAL and Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Sadia). Malaysiakini is the official media sponsor for the event.
They pointed out that a series of Himpunan Hijau gatherings in the peninsula had shown that environmental awareness has grown stronger and fused into a vibrant democratic movement.
“The true meaning of the environmental movement or green democracy lies in environmental justice,” the groups added.
They claimed that since peninsula Malaysians have better resources and information, there is an obligation to help their fellow Malaysians across the South China Sea.
A convoy comprising of Sarawakians who face environmental threats, environmentalists and cultural performers will be holding their roadshow from Oct 10 till 28, touring Kuala Lumpur, Pahang and Penang.
During the roadshow, the convoy will also visit communities affected by environment issues, such as Tasik Chini and Bukit Koman, to establish ties and convey their mutual support.
The itinerary of the Sarawak Environmental Issues Roadshow is as follows:
Oct 22
2pm: Press conference and launching of roadshow and song competition, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH).
Oct 23
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performances and social movement sharing, KLSCAH.
Oct 24
2pm: Visit to Kuantan and dialogue with Himpunan Hijau 2.0 and Save Malaysia Stop Lynas.
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performances and social movement sharing, Persatuan Eng Choon Kuantan.
Oct 25
12 noon: Visit to Tasik Chini and effected community.
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performance and social movement sharing, Tasik Chini.
Oct 26
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performance and social movement sharing, Pusat Rakyat LoyarBurok, Bangsar.
Oct 27
12 noon: Visit to Bukit Koman and dialogue with Anti-Cyanide Committee, Bukit Koman.
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performance and social movement sharing, Bukit Koman.
Oct 28
3pm: Documentary screening, cultural performance and social movement sharing, Komtar (tentative).
They
hope that through documentaries, native music and dance performances,
and sharing of their experience, Peninsular Malaysians and the media
will have a deeper understanding of various environmental issues in
Sarawak. This ‘Sarawak Environmental Issues Roadshow’ is co-organised by Sibu Bersih, People’s Documentary Studio, Baram Protection Action Committee (BPAC), IDEAL and Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Sadia). Malaysiakini is the official media sponsor for the event.
They pointed out that a series of Himpunan Hijau gatherings in the peninsula had shown that environmental awareness has grown stronger and fused into a vibrant democratic movement.
“The true meaning of the environmental movement or green democracy lies in environmental justice,” the groups added.
They claimed that since peninsula Malaysians have better resources and information, there is an obligation to help their fellow Malaysians across the South China Sea.
A convoy comprising of Sarawakians who face environmental threats, environmentalists and cultural performers will be holding their roadshow from Oct 10 till 28, touring Kuala Lumpur, Pahang and Penang.
During the roadshow, the convoy will also visit communities affected by environment issues, such as Tasik Chini and Bukit Koman, to establish ties and convey their mutual support.
The itinerary of the Sarawak Environmental Issues Roadshow is as follows:
Oct 22
2pm: Press conference and launching of roadshow and song competition, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH).
Oct 23
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performances and social movement sharing, KLSCAH.
Oct 24
2pm: Visit to Kuantan and dialogue with Himpunan Hijau 2.0 and Save Malaysia Stop Lynas.
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performances and social movement sharing, Persatuan Eng Choon Kuantan.
Oct 25
12 noon: Visit to Tasik Chini and effected community.
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performance and social movement sharing, Tasik Chini.
Oct 26
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performance and social movement sharing, Pusat Rakyat LoyarBurok, Bangsar.
Oct 27
12 noon: Visit to Bukit Koman and dialogue with Anti-Cyanide Committee, Bukit Koman.
8pm: Documentary screening, cultural performance and social movement sharing, Bukit Koman.
Oct 28
3pm: Documentary screening, cultural performance and social movement sharing, Komtar (tentative).
No comments:
Post a Comment