Sarawak Energy denies Baleh River logjam caused by clearing works at dam project


The logjam on the Baleh River as seen at 1.30pm on Sunday (Aug 22) – photo courtesy of Sarawak Energy Bhd.

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) has refuted claims that the logjam and floating debris on the Baleh River in Kapit division were caused by site clearing works at the Baleh dam project.

SEB said its onsite team had conducted land, river and aerial drone surveillance following reports of the accumulation of timber and debris in the river.

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