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Murum Dam: Protesting Penans Forced Out
December 5, 2013Hundreds of Penan villagers have been forced to abandon Murum Dam blockades and accept minor compensation packages after 77 days due to floods that will destroy their homes and livelihoods. Read more below about how their community intends to continue fighting. Read more on Free Malaysia Today. Read more about contentious dams in Borneo and then…
Palm Oil Company Bumitama Under Fire for Clearing Rainforest, Endangering Orangutans
December 3, 2013Multiple allegations have been made against the Indonesian palm oil producer for setting up illegal plantations, violating its own commitments to stop clearing forests and misrepresenting its membership in the RSPO. Read more below about how Bumitama endangered orangutans and their response to these allegations. Read more on Mongabay Join the discussion on Facebook Bumitama…
Bingkor Assemblyman Jeffrey Kitingan Calls for Transparency on Dam Projects
December 2, 2013Bingkor Assemblyman, Jeffrey Kitingan, says that the reasons for the grievances of the people affected by the proposed dams in Sabah are obvious. Read more below about why he is urging authorities to provide a full explanation on the rationale for the projects so that the affected people may be able to make their case…