Political representatives turn a keen eye on Samalaju

An image of a site set for another mega industrial project in Samalaju state constituency in Bintulu Division. STEPHEN THEN/The Star

SAMALAJU: The influx of new mega industrial projects worth RM44bil into the new Samalaju state constituency in Bintulu Division in northern Sarawak raises concern over their social and environmental impact.

A no-holds-barred political-dogfight has developed in the quest for political control of Samalaju – a rich seat that is worth more than RM60bil in existing and incoming projects.