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...
After being forced out of their community over the building of the Murum dam, the Penan are tired of being ignored and plan to march in protest in the national capital tomorrow. Read more below about the grievances of the Penan and the dam which has uprooted thousands of people....
The Borneo Project has created a CowBird story collection as a place to share your personal stories, thoughts, and experiences regarding Borneo, indigenous people, rainforests, environmental activism, and wildlife. The aim of this story collection is to educate, inspire, and connect with others who care about and wish to celebrate the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2013 Over 25 International Organizations Voice Outcry Over Treatment of Penan Protestors (MURUM RIVER/MALAYSIA) A group of 27 concerned NGOs and activist organizations have united to express outcry over the treatment of hundreds of Indigenous Penan women, men and children who have been peacefully protesting...
A new study by Science has identified 137 protected areas as irreplaceable and recommends that these sites receive global recognition as World Heritage Sites. Read more below about the areas most important for preserving biodiversity. Read more on Mongabay Read more about current Forest Policy in Borneo then join the...
Accused of illegally converting protected forests for an oil palm plantation, controversial Indonesian palm oil company, Kalista Alam, is believed to have paid 150 palm oil workers to protest before the court. Read more below about this common intimidation practice of paid protestors. Read more on Mongabay Learn...
