Save Rivers pledges support for Suhakam to be more pro-active in Sarawak

MIRI: SAVE Rivers chairman Peter Kallang says he has previously by-passed Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) office in Sarawak as its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur was more pro-active and responsive. So he is looking forward to a new chapter in the state under newly minted Commissioner Dr Madeline Berma as he expressed his support and hope … Continue reading Save Rivers pledges support for Suhakam to be more pro-active in Sarawak

ACTIVIST NECESSARY TO CHAMPION SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

The article, “Some activists are preying on the Penans, says state rep” as reported in Free Malaysia Today (FMT) is far from the truth. Activist and Civil Society Organisations (CSO) fulfill needs in environmental, economic, infrastructure and social justice which are either neglected or abused by parties concerned. The responsibility for the construction of infrastructure … Continue reading ACTIVIST NECESSARY TO CHAMPION SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE

MEGA DAMS: GLORIFYING BAKUN TO PROMOTE PAPAR

Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal, recent statement saying that “Sarawak is reaping the benefit” from the controversial Bakun dam is a lopsided remark. This remark could be based on publicity stunt by the Sarawak state government and Sarawak Energy Bhd. without taking into account the long standing problems and complaints of the indigenous peoples affected by … Continue reading MEGA DAMS: GLORIFYING BAKUN TO PROMOTE PAPAR