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Indigenous Communities in Sarawak Express Outrage at Derogatory Remarks – Potential Influence on General Election

April 5, 2013

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Offensive commets made in a recent video expose on land-selling corruption in Malaysian Borneo has provoked reaction from several indigenous community organizations throughout Sarawak. Their solidarity in opposition to the ruling state government could influence the outcomes of the upcoming General Election in Malaysia. Written by Simone Adler, Communications and...

An Insidious Threat to Tropical Forests: Over-Hunting Endangers Tree Species in Asia and Africa

April 4, 2013

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Increased hunting and poaching in our world’s rainforests has decimated many mammal and bird populations. According to two new studies, the loss of these important seed-dispersers is imperiling the very nature of rainforests. Read more below. Read more about forest and climate policy in Borneo A fruit falls to the...

In Malaysia’s Election, a Focus on Rainforest Graft

April 3, 2013

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As the election for Malaysia’s Prime Minister nears, corruption allegations concerning Chief Ministers Musa and Taib in the two Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak may weaken incumbent PM Najib’s National Front stronghold on the island. Read more from Reuters Read more about Stopping Timber Corruption in Sarawak and Stopping Dam...

UK’s Ben Fogle Pulls Out Of Sarawak PR Contract – “Horrified” At Corruption Revelations

April 2, 2013

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Television presenter and travel film-maker Ben Fogle of the UK was roped into filming promotional videos for “responsible eco-tourism” in Sarawak by the Sarawak Tourism Board. However, once he learned of the corruption, deforestation, and plight of the indigenous communities in Borneo, Fogle pulled out of his contract. Read more...

Villagers Blockade Timber and Palm Oil Company in Belaga, Sarawak

April 1, 2013

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Since November 2012, the affected community of Sambob Longhouse in Sungai Jamutin, Belaga, has been protesting the encroachment to their Native Customary Rights (NCR) and the lost promises of Ekran Sdn. Berhad, a Malaysia logging and palm oil company. Read more below. Written by Simone Adler, Communications and Events Intern...

Conflict Zones Have Higher Deforestation Rates in the Amazon

March 28, 2013

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A new study finds that conflict zones in the Amazon may have higher rates of deforestation. Perhaps these findings could be extrapolated to Borneo, where political struggle and rainforest issues are just as tense. Read more below. Read more from Mongabay Read more about forest and climate policy in Borneo...

NGO Says Malaysian Regulators Should Shut Down Sarawak Companies After Damning Video

March 27, 2013

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Global Witness’s explosive exposé has lead to an international NGO push for the shut down of numerous Sarawak companies. Read more below. Read more from Mongabay Read more about Timber Corruption in Sarawak The fallout from a video by Global Witness exposing widespread corruption in Sarawak continues, as the Bruno...

Ant Communities More Segregated in Palm Oil Plantations Than Rainforest

March 25, 2013

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Research shows that monoculture palm oil plantations threatens the diversity of ant species – an important feature of rainforests. Read more below. Read more from Mongabay Read more about Forest and Climate Policy and about Biodiversity Conservation Ants are an important ecological group in both degraded and natural habitats. They...

Corruption in Malaysia Exposed in Undercover Video

March 22, 2013

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Written by Simone Adler, Communications and Events Intern Read more about Timber Corruption in Sarawak A video investigation released this week by international NGO Global Witness documents the corrupt deal-making that occurs behind-the-scenes in Sarawak between Chief Minister Taib Mahmud’s family and foreign investors buying land for industries such as palm...

“No Environmental Issue” In Sarawak Leads to an Open Invitation To Pollute

March 21, 2013

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Shocking lack of concern over polluting industries in Malaysian Borneo are threatening the health of the people and Sarawak’s rainforest environment. Read more below. Read more from Sarawak Report Read more about Borneo Forest and Climate Policy Recent statements from new investors in OM Holdings have exposed the Chief Minister’s...

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