Tropical rainforests in the immediate vicinity of the Mulu National Park, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, are threatened by a major oil palm plantation. Malaysian company Radiant Lagoon Sdn Bhd is currently logging the area against the will of nearby indigenous communities. (Bateu...
Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone who donated to our end of year appeal, which was a great success. While we have been fundraising for a big 2019, lots has been going on in the news and behind the scenes. Here are your January updates — Long Liam proves micro-hydro...
Baram, Sarawak – In conjunction with the inauguration of a micro hydro project in the Baram area, SAVE Rivers launched a conference named “Clean Energy Collaboration” which will be held in Kuching in March 2019. The event will bring together key stakeholders for a discussion on sustainable and inclusive energy pathways...
Dear Friends of The Borneo Project, 2018 was a year of seismic changes for Malaysia. The ruling coalition was voted out of government after 61 years in power, and the spectacular fall from grace of the old guard marked a new era for Malaysian politics. But for the men, women...
SAVE RIVERS PRESS RELEASE NOVEMBER 1ST Miri – All the 11 villagers from Ulu Kelawit-Tatau under police remand were released after five days in the lockup. Although freed from incarceration, they are complaining about the manner and reason for being arrested. The ten men and one woman were released by...
Iban people from six villages in the Ulu Kelawit Tatau gathered in front of the Mukah police station for two days to peacefully protest the arrest of 11 community members who have been detained since October 25th....
Police brutally dismantle peaceful blockade Iban people from six villages in the Ulu Kelawit Tatau gathered in front of the Mukah police station for two days to peacefully protest the arrest of 11 community members who have been detained since October 25th. The arrests happened in response to a peaceful...
The small Penan village of Long Tevenga on Borneo saved their forest from timber extraction with unconventional means. After two years of struggle against logging in their forest, the Penan village of Long Tevenga in Northern Sarawak gained a major victory. The Sarawak Forest Department has told logging company Lee...
Greetings from The Borneo Project! Here are a few updates on what's been happening this...
New Greenpeace report on clearcutting by palm oil groups underscores how practice persists in tropical forests. Earlier this month, Malaysia’s Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok announced that the government is committed to maintaining at least 50 percent forest cover nationwide, and will not allow any more expansion of oil palm plantations. This...
