February 10, 2026
Fishermen Protest Mamallan Reservoir Project, Warn of Job Loss and Ecological Damage
Fishermen from 16 hamlets along East Coast Road protested against the Mamallan reservoir project. They fear it will ruin livelihoods and local ecology. Community leaders and experts say the reservoir threatens marine life, mangroves, and could cause flooding. The controversy grows as the state government pushes forward without public hearings.