Peter Kallang, an important indigenous leader and the SAVE Sarawak Rivers network Chairman, was denied entry into an IHA pre-congress workshop. Read more below from the Bruno Manser Fonds and SAVE Rivers. Learn more about corruption in Borneo The International Hydropower Assocation’s World Congress to be held in Kuching,...
Following the swell of public information about corruption in the Borneo states of Malaysia, human rights observers and indigenous communities have taken action to demand a due response on Native Customary Rights issues. Written by Simone Adler, Communications and Events Intern Read more about Human Rights and Corruption in Malaysia...
Recent claims of local support for the Baram Dam coupled with promises of compensation and resettlement from problem-ridden Batang Ai and Bakun Dams have bolstered the opposition to Taib, Chief Minister of Sarawak. Protests have escalated as the affected Baram people voice concerns that Taib and his supporters are falsifying...
Offensive commets made in a recent video expose on land-selling corruption in Malaysian Borneo has provoked reaction from several indigenous community organizations throughout Sarawak. Their solidarity in opposition to the ruling state government could influence the outcomes of the upcoming General Election in Malaysia. Written by Simone Adler, Communications and...
As the election for Malaysia’s Prime Minister nears, corruption allegations concerning Chief Ministers Musa and Taib in the two Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak may weaken incumbent PM Najib’s National Front stronghold on the island. Read more from Reuters Read more about Stopping Timber Corruption in Sarawak and Stopping Dam...
Television presenter and travel film-maker Ben Fogle of the UK was roped into filming promotional videos for “responsible eco-tourism” in Sarawak by the Sarawak Tourism Board. However, once he learned of the corruption, deforestation, and plight of the indigenous communities in Borneo, Fogle pulled out of his contract. Read more...
A new study finds that conflict zones in the Amazon may have higher rates of deforestation. Perhaps these findings could be extrapolated to Borneo, where political struggle and rainforest issues are just as tense. Read more below. Read more from Mongabay Read more about forest and climate policy in Borneo...
Global Witness’s explosive exposé has lead to an international NGO push for the shut down of numerous Sarawak companies. Read more below. Read more from Mongabay Read more about Timber Corruption in Sarawak The fallout from a video by Global Witness exposing widespread corruption in Sarawak continues, as the Bruno...
Written by Simone Adler, Communications and Events Intern Read more about Timber Corruption in Sarawak A video investigation released this week by international NGO Global Witness documents the corrupt deal-making that occurs behind-the-scenes in Sarawak between Chief Minister Taib Mahmud’s family and foreign investors buying land for industries such as palm...
Sarawak’s Deputy Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu is again misleading the people. Recently quoted in the Borneo Post, he stated “Aye for proposed Baram HEP – Jabu”, saying that “community leaders and representatives in Baram are all for the proposed Baram Hydroelectric Dam Project.” Read more below...
