Chronology of Events

2009:

• PM announced new site to be located in Dent Peninsular, FELDA SAHABAT in Lahad Datu

2008:

• Coal plant to be sited in .........Sandakan (Sandakan community fights back)
  
• NO EIA was conducted
• State Assembly rejects due to strong objection from the local community.

2007 :

• Coal Plant to be sited at Silam, Lahad Datu
  
• EIA NOT approved
  
• State Assembly concerned about the potential harm it would bring to the community and to the nearby environmentally sensitive areas