Norwegian Manager Accused of Duping Borneo Natives

Torstein Dale Sjotveit, the Norwegian CEO of Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), a state-owned Malaysian power supplier, has ignored demands from local communities and withheld information on the implementation of twelve planned dams in the East Malaysian state of Sarawak on Borneo. The twelve dams are to be completed by 2020...

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Land Rights Victory in Sarawak!

A group of people, including men, women, and children, stand together on a dirt path in the lush Borneo rainforest. Some wear colorful clothing and hold sticks. The background features trees and a hill, conveying a sense of indigenous community and unity.

Check out this great win from Baru Bian, a leading land rights lawyer. A great victory for the people of Krian, Sawarak.  **************** MalaysiaKini http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/176735   Krian natives win legal battle against loggers Sep 24, 11 12:02pm   The High Court in Sabah and Sarawak has declared illegal the logging...

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