After discussions with various NGOs, the palm oil company Wilmar has decided to cut deforestation from it’s practices. Read more below to find out how the company plans on implementing this decision and the implications for the future. Read more at Monga Bay. Read more about palm oil and deforestation,...
As it expands into Borneo, Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has agreed to not convert any parts of forest that have high conservation value or substantial carbon stocks. Read more below about what convinced them to carry out this policy and how they intend to see it though. Read more at...
Hundreds 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...
Multiple 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...
Bingkor 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...
Press Release: Though it seems that Sarawak’s Chief Minister Taib and Sarawak Energy expected that by being deceptive about the Murum Dam, international scrutiny would be evaded, Malaysian Ambassadors worldwide are receiving letters from international NGOs, calling for good faith negotiations with the Penan being vacated from their land by...
Villagers who would be affected by the proposed Baram Dam project lodged a police report denying they had given their agreement to their community leaders for the dam to be built. Read more below about these claims of abuse of power and what these community leaders have to say about...
Bruno Manser Fund is asking the engineering company, ABB, to review Sarawak’s human rights position and withdraw from all dam related activities in Sarawak. Read more below about the controversy of these dam projects and learn more about ABB’s involvement. Read more on Free Malaysia Today Read more about Hydro...
Despite facing police intimidation and harassment, and being denied access to food, water, and medical care, the protestors in Murum will not back down on their demands. Read more below about these protesters in Murum and their families protesting in the Malaysian capital. Read more on Free Malaysia Today Read...
A group made up of Penan and Kenyah natives have travelled from Sarawak to Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur, to protest against the construction of the Murum Dam, to which they have lost their land and livelihoods. Read more below about the demands of this group and the progress of...
