The Sarawak government may restart the Baram Dam project after the conclusion of the Sarawak election, Save Rivers chairperson Peter Kallang said.

Although the gazette for the project was repealed, he said it could be an election gimmick by Sarawak government for the coming state election.

Baram villagers yesterday rejoiced when they learned that the Sarawak government has revoked the gazette extinguishing their customary rights to land earmarked for the dam and its reservoir.