Malaysia has sufficient surface water resources which are not managed properly. The groundwater resources development project in Batang Padang District, Perak with large capacity will definitely give impact to the surrounding environment. Unfortunately, this was not mentioned clearly in the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study for whatever reason. Sime Darby Berhad used countries like Denmark, Switzerland, England and United States of America as an example of groundwater utilizing countries. However, their need for groundwater resources and its impacts we re not reported.

In Part 2, we have shown clearly the groundwater abstraction impacts in Denmark, England, United States of America and few other countries. For example, in Denmark, which is the most experienced country to do groundwater abstraction is also affected with impacts such as sea water intrusion and declining water level. This effect is still seen even after extensive study and models of groundwater and hydrology to predict the recharge rates. All the impacts due to groundwater abstraction including land subsidence and declining water level will not be able to return the environment to its original condition. The similar issues will arise to the Batang Padang District and its surrounding areas because there is no details information in EIA report for this groundwater resources development project.

We in total reject the groundwater resource development project as it is like sucking blood out of live human by assuming the rate of blood replaced in the body. If the rate of recharge is disturbed, there will be serious impact to the environment. This echoes the theme of the report, NO RECHARGE, NO DISCHARGE, SIME DARBY TO BE CHARGED.