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Justice Versus The Law In Sarawak

August 2, 2012
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The High Court recently ruled against a joint petition by Penan and Kelabit people in Limbang to save their forest lands from the greed of Chief Minister Taib’s timber and plantation allies, Samling Global and the Hii family. The judge based his ruling on the failure of the natives of...

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Land Rights Victory in Sarawak!

October 4, 2011
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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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