Honoured Chief Minister

Congratulation for your 62nd birthday!

For your birthday-celebration in Kuching on may 21, I like to offer to your Excellency and to the public a parachute- jump with the flags of Malaysia and of Sarawak.

I reiterate my apology from Hari Raya Haji for my illegal stay in the state during the 1980's. Rather than staging protest, I am looking forwards for constructive dialogue with your Excellency. This can lead into concrete projects to help protect remaining virgin forests - which serve also as an efficient protection from forest-fires - and to help improve the living conditions of the Penan, if your Excellency wishes to do so.

As proof of my sincerity, I will bring a cheque over US$ 10'000 to start a Mobile Dental Clinic for the Penan and Kelabit - if your Ministry of Health is in favour of the proposal, and I also offer to look for the necessary additional funds.

May I remain with the wish to see again my Penanfriend Maleng Tewai in Long Napir, who lost a leg in an accident, to bring him personal support?

My vision is in fact, to visit the Penan in the Ulu together with your Excellency as a friend.

The white lamb "Gumperli", symbol for peace, is in good health and remains a gift for you and your wife. It will be sent to you as soon as we receive a positive reply from your side.

My humble person can just offer a chance where all parties can win and smile - the decisions rest fully with you.

Sincerely Yours

Bruno Manser