All nice things have been said about the RM4.6 billion Samur (Sabah Ammonia Urea) plant project in Sipitang, its ground breaking was done by the Prime Minister last month (13/02/2012).
The project is said to be good for Sipitang people and once fully operational is expected to provide 400 jobs.
It would create economic impact to Sipitang such asagriculture, hotel and catering, plant maintenance and transportation and, therefore, provide employment for Sipitang community, said General Manager of Petronas Regional Office, Labuan, Joseph Podtung.
Podtung didn't elaborate how and what extent of activities would impact on the agriculture, transportation and the like.
My question, why is it a project with such magnitude (RM4.6 billion) could only provide 400 jobs?
I can only imagine this is very specialised industry in nature and, therefore, only need specialised workers. If that is the case, I think Sipitang people aren't the ultimate beneficiary.
