The letter by Rev.Dr Vijendra Daniel Stop the desecration of Cameron Highlands... is a cry from the heart, and it really pains me to see that it will again fall on deaf ears! Why do I say that? I have the chance to follow TV3's progam "Aduan Rakyat" helmed by Karam Singh Waliah and in the 2 episodes that was aired a few weeks ago, it was clear that the Highlands is fighting a losing battle with selfish vegetable farmers and nonchalant politicians to preserve its virginity, or what's left of it. In the second episode of the program, it was disgusting to see the farmers who have encroached on reserve land, shouting down the TV crew, and at times seemed to be threatening violence. At the same time, the govt officials seem to be so helpless, and had on their faces 'tidakapa' looks. Of course the debacle would not be complete without some politicians jumping into the 'fray', on the side of the "aggrieved". In the backdrop of this 'drama', I can see bare brown earth exposed to the scorching sun, carcasses of cut trees waiting to be dragged away, and streams of brown polluted waters, flowing morosely
Unless the State and Federal Govts. take a uniform step towards the preservation of Cameron Highlands for the future of this nation, very soon we will have to change its name to Cameron Lowlands, not to mention to suffer the loss of a huge water catchment area, and a rest and recreation place for our folks.
Why can't we stop thinking politics for a second, and do something for the country?
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