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Sarawak Energy awarded US$ 226 million in contracts to Malaysian Chief Minister’s family
Malaysian power supplier’s Norwegian CEO asked to resign over corruption allegations
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Malaysian power supplier’s Norwegian CEO asked to resign over corruption allegations
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EXCLUSIVE: Sarawak Dams to Flood 2,300 km2 of Rainforests, Displace Tens of Thousands of Natives
30,000 to 50,000 indigenous people to pay the price for Chief Minister Taib Mahmud’s excessive dam plans in Malaysian Borneo
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30,000 to 50,000 indigenous people to pay the price for Chief Minister Taib Mahmud’s excessive dam plans in Malaysian Borneo
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“Call your subject home”, Borneo tribe appeals to the Norwegian King
Penan tribesmen from Sarawak appeal to the Norwegian King to protect them from a Norwegian hydropower executive - Sarawak Energy CEO, Torstein Dale Sjøtveit, pushes forward plans to flood the Borneo rainforest
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Penan tribesmen from Sarawak appeal to the Norwegian King to protect them from a Norwegian hydropower executive - Sarawak Energy CEO, Torstein Dale Sjøtveit, pushes forward plans to flood the Borneo rainforest
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International Hydropower Association accused of excluding indigenous peoples & supporting corruption
One month before the hydropower World Congress is due to be staged in Kuching, Malaysia, dam-affected communities and NGOs are criticizing the hydropower lobby organization’s cooperation with the corrupt regime of Sarawak Chief Minister, Taib Mahmud.
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One month before the hydropower World Congress is due to be staged in Kuching, Malaysia, dam-affected communities and NGOs are criticizing the hydropower lobby organization’s cooperation with the corrupt regime of Sarawak Chief Minister, Taib Mahmud.
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Malaysian authorities urged to close Taib's land-grab firms
Companies Commission Malaysia urged to immediately deregister Billion Venture Sdn Bhd
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Companies Commission Malaysia urged to immediately deregister Billion Venture Sdn Bhd
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International Hydropower Association urged to cancel Sarawak conference over greenwashing concerns
Industry group warned over reputational risks linked to Malaysian dam scheme's corruption, lack of sustainability
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Industry group warned over reputational risks linked to Malaysian dam scheme's corruption, lack of sustainability
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Swiss lawmakers push for freeze of Taib family assets
Attorney General urged to declare the family of Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud a criminal organization
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Attorney General urged to declare the family of Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud a criminal organization
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Bruno Manser Fund report slams plans for 50 new dams in Malaysian Borneo
Sarawak's indigenous people to pay the price for US$ 105 billion industrialization scheme
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Sarawak's indigenous people to pay the price for US$ 105 billion industrialization scheme
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BMF takes Malaysian money-laundering case to the Swiss Federal Criminal Court
The Bruno Manser Fund and 255 Malaysian citizens ask to be admitted as private plaintiffs in a case against Swiss bank UBS
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The Bruno Manser Fund and 255 Malaysian citizens ask to be admitted as private plaintiffs in a case against Swiss bank UBS
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Leaked Sarawak forestry map shows Taib's stranglehold over the Borneo rainforest
Timber concessions covering 36% of Northern Sarawak are held by the Samling group
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Timber concessions covering 36% of Northern Sarawak are held by the Samling group
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BMF files corruption complaint in Norway
Norwegian Manager of Malaysian power supplier Sarawak Energy is accused of abusing his position to favour companies linked to the Chief Minister of Sarawak
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Norwegian Manager of Malaysian power supplier Sarawak Energy is accused of abusing his position to favour companies linked to the Chief Minister of Sarawak
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Australian company under pressure for human rights violations
Australian company Hydro Tasmania is involved in human rights violations in the construction of a series of dams in the Malaysian rainforest. Natives are now blocking the construction works at one dam, and an international NGO coalition is calling on the Australian authorities to recall Hydro Tasmania.
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Australian company Hydro Tasmania is involved in human rights violations in the construction of a series of dams in the Malaysian rainforest. Natives are now blocking the construction works at one dam, and an international NGO coalition is calling on the Australian authorities to recall Hydro Tasmania.
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BMF is looking for Sabah plaintiffs against UBS
If you are from Sabah, please allow BMF to represent you in the Musa Aman timber corruption case
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If you are from Sabah, please allow BMF to represent you in the Musa Aman timber corruption case
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Secret Malaysian resettlement plan for dam-affected natives exposed
Leaked Resettlement Action Plan for natives to be displaced by Murum dam reveals the Sarawak government’s neglect of basic rights and fair compensation
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Leaked Resettlement Action Plan for natives to be displaced by Murum dam reveals the Sarawak government’s neglect of basic rights and fair compensation
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Natives block construction works on mega-dam in Malaysian rainforest
200 natives are blocking the construction material supply for Murum mega-dam until Norwegian manager and Sarawakian authorities are ready to meet them and give in to their demands
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200 natives are blocking the construction material supply for Murum mega-dam until Norwegian manager and Sarawakian authorities are ready to meet them and give in to their demands
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Taib family’s illicit assets estimated at over USD 20 billion
BMF releases new report on the personal wealth of Sarawak Chief Minister, Taib Mahmud, and his family members
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BMF releases new report on the personal wealth of Sarawak Chief Minister, Taib Mahmud, and his family members
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Swiss government prepared to freeze Musa, Taib assets
Swiss Federal Council fuels speculations on Malaysian top politicians’ foreign assets
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Swiss Federal Council fuels speculations on Malaysian top politicians’ foreign assets
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Sarawak natives lodge corruption complaint against Norwegian top executive
Sarawak Energy CEO, Torstein Dale Siøtveit, faces corruption investigation in Malaysia
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Sarawak Energy CEO, Torstein Dale Siøtveit, faces corruption investigation in Malaysia
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Swiss Attorney General opens criminal case against UBS over Malaysian money-laundering affair
Swiss bank's ties with Malaysian potentate Musa Aman under scrutiny
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Swiss bank's ties with Malaysian potentate Musa Aman under scrutiny
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Hydro Tasmania admits lack of anti-corruption audits in Sarawak dam scheme
Roy Adair, CEO of Hydro Tasmania, confirms company's involvement in controversial rainforest dam constructions
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Roy Adair, CEO of Hydro Tasmania, confirms company's involvement in controversial rainforest dam constructions
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Tasmanian Greens Call for Minister to Recall all Hydro Tasmania Staff from Sarawak
Hydro Tasmania's involvement in Sarawak dam plans under growing criticism
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Hydro Tasmania's involvement in Sarawak dam plans under growing criticism
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Olympic medalist Pandelela asked to turn down Malaysian potentate’s „special gift“
Malaysian diving champion warned of political manipulation by Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud
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Malaysian diving champion warned of political manipulation by Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud
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“Baram people are ignorant”: Norwegian energy manager offends Sarawak natives in dam row
Sarawak Energy CEO Torstein Dale Siøtveit ridicules indigenous opposition against planned mega dam in Malaysian Borneo
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Sarawak Energy CEO Torstein Dale Siøtveit ridicules indigenous opposition against planned mega dam in Malaysian Borneo
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German engineers plan to flood the rainforest of Borneo
Sarawak’s natives demand the pull out of German Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG from controversial dam project in Malaysia
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Sarawak’s natives demand the pull out of German Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG from controversial dam project in Malaysia
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Swiss public prosecutor asked to charge UBS over laundering of Borneo logging corruption proceeds
Swiss banking giant accused of assisting Musa Aman, Chief Minister of the Malaysian state of Sabah, with money-laundering
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Swiss banking giant accused of assisting Musa Aman, Chief Minister of the Malaysian state of Sabah, with money-laundering
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Missing Malaysian radio presenter likely to be safe
Peter John Jaban appears to be free, hiding from the Special Branch, Malaysia's political police
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Peter John Jaban appears to be free, hiding from the Special Branch, Malaysia's political police
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NGOs demand UN sanctions against Malaysia
Malaysia criticized for protecting Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud from criminal prosecution
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Malaysia criticized for protecting Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud from criminal prosecution
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Malaysian secret police abduct rebel radio presenter
Radio Free Sarawak anchorman, Peter John Jaban, abducted in Miri.
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Radio Free Sarawak anchorman, Peter John Jaban, abducted in Miri.
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Malaysia’s Penan present their ideas for the preservation of their traditional forests
Indigenous Penan communities from Upper Baram, Sarawak/Malaysia, propose the “Penan Peace Park” as a model project that integrates forest protection and socio-economic development
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Indigenous Penan communities from Upper Baram, Sarawak/Malaysia, propose the “Penan Peace Park” as a model project that integrates forest protection and socio-economic development
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Swiss MP questions UBS' role in Malaysian timber corruption scandal
Lawmaker Carlo Sommaruga quizzes Swiss government over legal assistance given to Hong Kong
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Lawmaker Carlo Sommaruga quizzes Swiss government over legal assistance given to Hong Kong
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Bersih 3.0 Switzerland
A message by Ambiga Sreenevasan, co-chair of the Malaysian democracy movement
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A message by Ambiga Sreenevasan, co-chair of the Malaysian democracy movement
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Swiss authorities confirm money-laundering investigation against UBS, Malaysian top politician
Swiss Attorney General has given legal assistance to Hong Kong authorities in Musa Aman case
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Swiss Attorney General has given legal assistance to Hong Kong authorities in Musa Aman case
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UBS faces money-laundering allegations in Malaysian timber scandal
New international timber corruption scandal emerges as Malaysian foreign minister’s brother is accused of laundering millions of dollars through UBS bank accounts
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New international timber corruption scandal emerges as Malaysian foreign minister’s brother is accused of laundering millions of dollars through UBS bank accounts
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Bruno Manser Fund 20th anniversary
On 12th May 2012, the Bruno Manser Fund will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a celebration in Basel, Switzerland.
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On 12th May 2012, the Bruno Manser Fund will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a celebration in Basel, Switzerland.
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Norwegian manager accused of duping Borneo natives
Torstein Dale Sjotveit, CEO of Malaysian power supplier Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), in breach of international transparency standards over Sarawak dam plans
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Torstein Dale Sjotveit, CEO of Malaysian power supplier Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), in breach of international transparency standards over Sarawak dam plans
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Environment campaigners take anti-dam protests to the UN
Malaysian representative to the UN given petition with 6000 signatures calling for a halt to Sarawak dam plans
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Malaysian representative to the UN given petition with 6000 signatures calling for a halt to Sarawak dam plans
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Key Baram dam supporter denies corruption allegations
The controversial Malaysian Deputy Minister for International Trade and Industry, Jacob Dungau Sagan, says he has "nothing to do with so-called multi-million ringgit timber concessions" but official records are proving the opposite
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The controversial Malaysian Deputy Minister for International Trade and Industry, Jacob Dungau Sagan, says he has "nothing to do with so-called multi-million ringgit timber concessions" but official records are proving the opposite
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More evidence on Malaysian deputy trade minister's corruption surfaces
Key supporter of Sarawak dam projects received public contracts worth over USD 20 million
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Key supporter of Sarawak dam projects received public contracts worth over USD 20 million
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+++BREAKING NEWS+++ Malaysian trade minister caught red-handed
Jacob Dungau Sagan, Malaysian Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, involved in secret deals with endangered Belian timber
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Jacob Dungau Sagan, Malaysian Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, involved in secret deals with endangered Belian timber
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Participants of SAVE Rivers Conference reject the construction of mega dams in Sarawak
Participants of SAVE Rivers Conference reject the construction of mega dams in Sarawak.
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Participants of SAVE Rivers Conference reject the construction of mega dams in Sarawak.
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Sarawak Chief Minister accused of abusing Bakun dam excess power for family deal with Rio Tinto Alca
Rio Tinto Alcan involved in negotiating a huge corruption deal with the Taib family - Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission asked to stall aluminium smelter licence given to the Taib family-controlled SALCO corporation
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Rio Tinto Alcan involved in negotiating a huge corruption deal with the Taib family - Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission asked to stall aluminium smelter licence given to the Taib family-controlled SALCO corporation
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EXCLUSIVE: Bruno Manser Fund releases secret Sarawak dam map
Malaysian government to displace 20,000 Borneo natives for the proposed Baram dam
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Malaysian government to displace 20,000 Borneo natives for the proposed Baram dam
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International NGO coalition condemns Malaysian dam plans
Sarawak natives gather to kickstart protests against hydropower plans
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Sarawak natives gather to kickstart protests against hydropower plans
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Malaysian diplomat compares Penan to zoo animals
Bruno Manser Fund calls for the resignation of the Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK over racist remarks
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Bruno Manser Fund calls for the resignation of the Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK over racist remarks
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Malaysia’s human rights and environment record criticized ahead of European trade talks
Swiss Parliament asked to tie Free Trade Agreement to human rights and environment guarantees
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Swiss Parliament asked to tie Free Trade Agreement to human rights and environment guarantees
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Bruno Manser Fund condemns Malaysia over Anwar appeal
Malaysian prosecutors persecute the political opposition while they ignore high-level government corruption
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Malaysian prosecutors persecute the political opposition while they ignore high-level government corruption
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Shocking new evidence of Taib corruption
Malaysian politician's family was given oil palm plantations three times the size of Singapore
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Malaysian politician's family was given oil palm plantations three times the size of Singapore
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INTERPOL replies to Taib arrest call
The International Criminal Police Organization says action against the Sarawak Chief Minister may be activated only by Malaysia itself
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The International Criminal Police Organization says action against the Sarawak Chief Minister may be activated only by Malaysia itself
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Swiss government refuses to disclose Taib probe findings
Switzerland accused of being a safe haven for corruption assets
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Switzerland accused of being a safe haven for corruption assets
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Malaysian prosecutors asked to arrest the Sarawak Chief Minister
+++BREAKING NEWS+++ International NGO coalition slams Taib for corruption and abuse of his public office
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+++BREAKING NEWS+++ International NGO coalition slams Taib for corruption and abuse of his public office
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Ottawa's femme fatale: Sakto founder Jamilah Taib and her controversial businesses
The daughter of Malaysian potentate Abdul Taib Mahmud is accused of laundering the proceeds of illegal logging
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The daughter of Malaysian potentate Abdul Taib Mahmud is accused of laundering the proceeds of illegal logging
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Canadian Sakto Corporation admits Taib involvement
Bruno Manser Fund maintains money-laundering allegations against Ottawa-based property developer
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Bruno Manser Fund maintains money-laundering allegations against Ottawa-based property developer
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EXCLUSIVE: Taib family's illicit billions disclosed!
Official documents show that the Taib family is linked to over 400 companies in 25 countries and offshore jurisdictions
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Official documents show that the Taib family is linked to over 400 companies in 25 countries and offshore jurisdictions
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Penan leaders issue stern warning to loggers
Samling and Interhill to be held responsible for escalating Middle Baram blockade situation
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Samling and Interhill to be held responsible for escalating Middle Baram blockade situation
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Taib under investigation in the UK
Foreign and Commonwealth Office alerted over alleged money-laundering by Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud in the UK
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office alerted over alleged money-laundering by Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud in the UK
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British Taib aide slams his Malaysian master
CMS group executive Richard Curtis might soon be replaced as he speaks out against Sarawak godfather Abdul Taib Mahmud
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CMS group executive Richard Curtis might soon be replaced as he speaks out against Sarawak godfather Abdul Taib Mahmud
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EXCLUSIVE: Bruno Manser Fund names Taib's foreign helpers
BMF has released a blacklist of thirty individuals from nine countries who have helped Malaysian potentate Abdul Taib Mahmud ("Taib") and his family
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BMF has released a blacklist of thirty individuals from nine countries who have helped Malaysian potentate Abdul Taib Mahmud ("Taib") and his family
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Penan block logging road near Ba Bunau, Sarawak
Interhill logging group accused of breaking its promises made to French Accor group
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Interhill logging group accused of breaking its promises made to French Accor group
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Canadian government aware of Malaysian money-laundering allegations
Prime Minister Stephen Harper alerted over massive property holdings linked to the Taib family in Ottawa
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper alerted over massive property holdings linked to the Taib family in Ottawa
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BREAKING NEWS: Suspected money-laundering: Deutsche Bank faces probe over Taib ties
The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) is investigating Deutsche Bank's business relations with the family of Malaysian potentate Abdul Taib Mahmud
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The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) is investigating Deutsche Bank's business relations with the family of Malaysian potentate Abdul Taib Mahmud
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Wikileaks: US government says Taib is highly corrupt
A number of newly-released US embassy cables are highlighting Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud’s deep corruption
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A number of newly-released US embassy cables are highlighting Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud’s deep corruption
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FBI pressured to stop backing Malaysian potentate
NGOs are increasing the pressure on the United States’ federal police for its ties with Malaysian potentate Abdul Taib Mahmud („Taib“),
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NGOs are increasing the pressure on the United States’ federal police for its ties with Malaysian potentate Abdul Taib Mahmud („Taib“),
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WWF higly concerned over Ta Ann corruption allegations
Faced with corruption allegations against its Malaysian partner, the global conservation organization announces a review of its Global Forest & Trade Network
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Faced with corruption allegations against its Malaysian partner, the global conservation organization announces a review of its Global Forest & Trade Network
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WWF asked to cut ties with corrupt Malaysian loggers
The Bruno Manser Fundis calling on the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) to suspend its cooperation with the Malaysian Ta Ann group
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The Bruno Manser Fundis calling on the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) to suspend its cooperation with the Malaysian Ta Ann group
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CNBC, BBC asked to apologize over sponsored news reports on Malaysia
Leading global television networks accused of illegally promoting corrupt Malaysian politicians
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Leading global television networks accused of illegally promoting corrupt Malaysian politicians
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Malaysia's Penan fear police crackdown against logging road blockade
Involved logging company linked to the family of Sarawak Chief Minister, Abdul Taib Mahmud
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Involved logging company linked to the family of Sarawak Chief Minister, Abdul Taib Mahmud
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Monaco’s Prince Albert II asked to pay back dodgy Malaysian donation
Did Sarawak Chief Minister pay for Malaysian First Lady’s EUR 100,000 gift to the Prince Albert Foundation?
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Did Sarawak Chief Minister pay for Malaysian First Lady’s EUR 100,000 gift to the Prince Albert Foundation?
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Malaysia Borneo Leader Denies Secret Swiss Account
Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud: "I'm not corrupt and my money is not in Switzerland"
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Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud: "I'm not corrupt and my money is not in Switzerland"
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German chancellor urged to freeze Taib's Deutsche Bank assets
Angela Merkel receives NGO complaint on Deutsche Bank's business ties with Abdul Taib Mahmud, head of the Malaysian state of Sarawak
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Angela Merkel receives NGO complaint on Deutsche Bank's business ties with Abdul Taib Mahmud, head of the Malaysian state of Sarawak
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Australian university embarrassed by Malaysian timber graft probe
Adelaide University accused of accepting illegal funds from Malaysian top politician - Bruno Manser Fund calls for an investigation
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Adelaide University accused of accepting illegal funds from Malaysian top politician - Bruno Manser Fund calls for an investigation
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Bruno Manser Fund welcomes Malaysian timber graft probe
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigates timber corruption linked to Sarawak Chief Minister, Abdul Taib Mahmud
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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigates timber corruption linked to Sarawak Chief Minister, Abdul Taib Mahmud
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ITTO criticized over failure to reach its goals
International Tropical Timber Organization report admits that less than 10% of tropical forests are being managed sustainably
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International Tropical Timber Organization report admits that less than 10% of tropical forests are being managed sustainably
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Suspected Malaysian corruption assets: Swiss President alerts money-laundering watchdog
Are Swiss banks safeguarding Sarawak Chief Minister’s ill-gotten assets?
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Are Swiss banks safeguarding Sarawak Chief Minister’s ill-gotten assets?
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Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud retains power in scandalous Malaysian polls
Vote-buying, intimidation and the systematic denial of voting rights are allowing Taib to prolong his 30-year grip over the state
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Vote-buying, intimidation and the systematic denial of voting rights are allowing Taib to prolong his 30-year grip over the state
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Greenpeace and BMF attack Finnish Neste Oil over palm oil purchases
Protest action in Helsinki criticizes palm oil purchases from Malaysian IOI corporation
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Protest action in Helsinki criticizes palm oil purchases from Malaysian IOI corporation
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Certification body issues ultimatum to Malaysian palm oil giant
Malaysian IOI group given 28 days to address land conflicts and environmental destruction in Borneo
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Malaysian IOI group given 28 days to address land conflicts and environmental destruction in Borneo
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Malaysian army accused of intimidating voters
Indigenous rights champion Baru Bian denounces Malaysian armed forces' interference in upcoming Sarawak state polls
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Indigenous rights champion Baru Bian denounces Malaysian armed forces' interference in upcoming Sarawak state polls
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Protests mark Taib's 30th anniversary in power
Protests against the Sarawak Chief Minister at Berne (Switzerland), Hobart and Adelaide (Australia)
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Protests against the Sarawak Chief Minister at Berne (Switzerland), Hobart and Adelaide (Australia)
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Protests in Australia and Europe announced
Second series of protests against Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud's massive corruption is planned for next week in Australia and Switzerland
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Second series of protests against Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud's massive corruption is planned for next week in Australia and Switzerland
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Taib corruption scandal reaches Australian university
Adelaide University's vice-chancellor-cum-president asked to step down over accepting Malaysian timber corruption money
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Adelaide University's vice-chancellor-cum-president asked to step down over accepting Malaysian timber corruption money
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Report slams Malaysian timber tycoons' corruption and abuses
A new report by the Bruno Manser Fund sheds light on the Sarawak timber sector's leading role in the destruction of the world's forest environments
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A new report by the Bruno Manser Fund sheds light on the Sarawak timber sector's leading role in the destruction of the world's forest environments
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Sarawak natives file historical land rights case
Kelabit, Penan and Lun Bawang plaintiffs join forces to claim 1770 km2 of tropical rainforests in Upper Limbang, Sarawak
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Kelabit, Penan and Lun Bawang plaintiffs join forces to claim 1770 km2 of tropical rainforests in Upper Limbang, Sarawak
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FBI refuses to meet anti-Taib corruption campaigners
Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud's Washington state properties in the limelight of global anti-corruption campaign
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Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud's Washington state properties in the limelight of global anti-corruption campaign
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Whistleblower film incriminates Sarawak Chief Minister
Sarawak Report releases video on the late Taib US aide Ross Boyert's ties with the corrupt Malaysian top politician
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Sarawak Report releases video on the late Taib US aide Ross Boyert's ties with the corrupt Malaysian top politician
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Canada, UK governments asked to freeze Taib assets
Anti-corruption campaigners in Canada and the United Kingdom protest in front of Taib properties
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Anti-corruption campaigners in Canada and the United Kingdom protest in front of Taib properties
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FBI's Seattle office to see embarrassing anti-Taib protest
US government asked to investigate allegations of the late former Taib aide and whistleblower Ross Boyert
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US government asked to investigate allegations of the late former Taib aide and whistleblower Ross Boyert
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Canadian government under fire over Taib ties
Canadian government criticized for renting office space from the kleptocratic Malaysian Taib family
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Canadian government criticized for renting office space from the kleptocratic Malaysian Taib family
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Anti-Taib campaign to be taken to the streets of London and Ottawa
Indigenous leaders from Malaysia to lead protests against Taib family companies in Canada and the UK
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Indigenous leaders from Malaysia to lead protests against Taib family companies in Canada and the UK
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EXCLUSIVE: Taib's secret foreign assets black list is online
Bruno Manser Fund releases black list naming 49 Taib companies in eight countries
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Bruno Manser Fund releases black list naming 49 Taib companies in eight countries
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Shocking new cases of violence against Sarawak natives
HSBC-funded oil palm company hires gangsters to intimidate native landowners - Two native landowners critically hurt by timber company officials
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HSBC-funded oil palm company hires gangsters to intimidate native landowners - Two native landowners critically hurt by timber company officials
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Bruno Manser Fund to launch campaign against Sarawak timber corruption
Campaign focus on Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud - Corruption identified as one of the main drivers of Borneo deforestation
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Campaign focus on Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud - Corruption identified as one of the main drivers of Borneo deforestation
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Malaysian government fears anti-Taib protests
Police issue warning over protest rally announced for Sunday
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Police issue warning over protest rally announced for Sunday
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Along Sega has passed away
Along Sega, the iconic paramount leader of the last nomadic Penan group in the Upper Limbang region of Sarawak, Malaysia, has passed away
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Along Sega, the iconic paramount leader of the last nomadic Penan group in the Upper Limbang region of Sarawak, Malaysia, has passed away
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Penan go to court to defend Heart of Borneo rainforests
Ba Jawi community sues logging group Samling and the Sarawak state government
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Ba Jawi community sues logging group Samling and the Sarawak state government
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Taib Mahmud's billion dollar bride
Who is the Sarawak Chief Minister's mysterious new middle-eastern spouse?
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Who is the Sarawak Chief Minister's mysterious new middle-eastern spouse?
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Sarawak government announces destruction of 1 million hectares of tropical forests
Land grab for oil palm plantations in the East Malaysian state to become "more aggressive"
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Land grab for oil palm plantations in the East Malaysian state to become "more aggressive"
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Natives challenge Sarawak Chief Minister over Mulu corruption
Borsamulu Resort under fire over links with Taib Mahmud and family
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Borsamulu Resort under fire over links with Taib Mahmud and family
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Armed loggers threaten Borneo natives
Malaysian company Sentiasa Maju has threatened a protesting Iban community with guns – police accused of collusion with the loggers
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Malaysian company Sentiasa Maju has threatened a protesting Iban community with guns – police accused of collusion with the loggers
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Illegal-logging tycoon involved in running Malaysian World Heritage Site
Samling founder Yaw Teck Seng identified as a significant shareholder of the Royal Mulu Resort
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Samling founder Yaw Teck Seng identified as a significant shareholder of the Royal Mulu Resort
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Corruption scandal rocks Malaysian UNESCO World Heritage site
Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmund found to be a secret shareholder of the Royal Mulu Resort
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Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmund found to be a secret shareholder of the Royal Mulu Resort
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Deutsche Bank accused of concealing Taib’s secret US properties
Sarawak top politician’s US property companies held through Deutsche Bank’s offshore branches in Jersey and Cayman Islands
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Sarawak top politician’s US property companies held through Deutsche Bank’s offshore branches in Jersey and Cayman Islands
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Samling keeps mum about its ties with Sarawak Chief Minister
Malaysian timber group avoids mention of Taib Mahmud on its website
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Malaysian timber group avoids mention of Taib Mahmud on its website
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Leaked Samling document acknowledges timber group's role in sexual exploitation of Penan women
Logging giant is prohibiting all employees from entering Penan villages or providing transport to Penan without permission
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Logging giant is prohibiting all employees from entering Penan villages or providing transport to Penan without permission
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Samling owners linked to 'epicenter' of US subprime crash
US authorities asked to investigate the real estate dealings of the Yaw family in the United States
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US authorities asked to investigate the real estate dealings of the Yaw family in the United States
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Samling threatens Penan with retaliations over rape allegations
Logging giant threatens to suspend all transport services for locals unless Penan retract sexual abuse allegations
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Logging giant threatens to suspend all transport services for locals unless Penan retract sexual abuse allegations
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Norwegian government blacklists Samling
Ministry of Finance excludes Samling Global from the Norwegian Government Pension Fund
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Ministry of Finance excludes Samling Global from the Norwegian Government Pension Fund
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Oxford University under fire over Taib invitation
By iniviting “one of Asia’s greatest kleptocrats”, the Saïd Business School is betraying Oxford's academic integrity
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By iniviting “one of Asia’s greatest kleptocrats”, the Saïd Business School is betraying Oxford's academic integrity
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FBI renting top-secret facility from controversial Malaysian timber tycoon
Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud under pressure over corruption allegations
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Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud under pressure over corruption allegations
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International probe finds "systematic patterns of violence" behind sexual abuse of Penan women
Sarawak authorities must act to protect victims and stop colluding with the logging companies
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Sarawak authorities must act to protect victims and stop colluding with the logging companies
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Penan violently attacked as communities set up road blockade to protect their rainforests
Lee Ling Group must stop violence in the Upper Limbang - Community rights must be respected
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Lee Ling Group must stop violence in the Upper Limbang - Community rights must be respected
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The Ottawa connection: Sarawak timber sultan's secret Canada assets exposed
Canadian authorities asked to investigate a multi-million Ottawa property empire linked to Chief Minister Taib Mahmud
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Canadian authorities asked to investigate a multi-million Ottawa property empire linked to Chief Minister Taib Mahmud
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Swiss retailer lodges complaint against Malaysian palm oil group
Migros requests a probe on IOI's breaches of law and sustainability standards in Borneo
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Migros requests a probe on IOI's breaches of law and sustainability standards in Borneo
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Timber corruption: Malaysian prime minister caught red-handed
Video evidence proves Najib Razak's involvement in vote-buying for a Sarawak timber tycoon
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Video evidence proves Najib Razak's involvement in vote-buying for a Sarawak timber tycoon
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Bruno Manser has been missing for ten years
Distinguished speakers remember the human rights activist at a commemoration ceremony in his native city of Basel
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Distinguished speakers remember the human rights activist at a commemoration ceremony in his native city of Basel
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Penan score victory over Borneo loggers
Timber giant Samling withdraws its bulldozers from the upper reaches of the Akah river in Sarawak
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Timber giant Samling withdraws its bulldozers from the upper reaches of the Akah river in Sarawak
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Report slams Sarawak logging on native lands
Documentation reveals 140 land disputes between communities and the authorities
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Documentation reveals 140 land disputes between communities and the authorities
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Penan step up campaign to defend Heart of Borneo nature reserve
New logging road blockades aimed at preserving last primeval forests in Sarawak's Upper Baram region
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New logging road blockades aimed at preserving last primeval forests in Sarawak's Upper Baram region
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Borneo natives win 12-year oil palm battle
Malaysian oil palm giant IOI's land leases in Sarawak declared "null and void"
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Malaysian oil palm giant IOI's land leases in Sarawak declared "null and void"
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Malaysian court halts Borneo rainforest village demolition
The community of native Iban leader Nor Nyawai is granted a temporary injunction halting further demolition until 9 February 2010
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The community of native Iban leader Nor Nyawai is granted a temporary injunction halting further demolition until 9 February 2010
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Borneo natives win landmark court case over oil palm plantation
"Native Rights Action Front" launched on historic day for Sarawak`s native landowners
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"Native Rights Action Front" launched on historic day for Sarawak`s native landowners
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Malaysian authorities destroy Borneo rainforest village
House of lead plaintiff in landmark rainforest litigation demolished by Sarawak authorities
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House of lead plaintiff in landmark rainforest litigation demolished by Sarawak authorities
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Malaysia - China power deal to displace thousands of Borneo natives
Sarawak Energy’s Norwegian CEO Torstein Dale Sjøtveit asked to step down over controversial dam plans
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Sarawak Energy’s Norwegian CEO Torstein Dale Sjøtveit asked to step down over controversial dam plans
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Sarawak party leader calls on natives to fight for their rights
Justice Party leader Baru Bian speaks out on corruption, failed development and Chief Minister Taib Mahmud's historical legacy.
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Justice Party leader Baru Bian speaks out on corruption, failed development and Chief Minister Taib Mahmud's historical legacy.
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Norwegian CEO assumes responsibility for Sarawak's controversial mega-dams
Former Norsk Hydro executive Torstein Dale Sjøtveit replaces the Chief Minister's brother-in-law
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Former Norsk Hydro executive Torstein Dale Sjøtveit replaces the Chief Minister's brother-in-law
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Solomon Islands: Samling told to pack up and leave
Ministry of forestry warns the Malaysian company for operating under illegal license
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Ministry of forestry warns the Malaysian company for operating under illegal license
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"Sustainable" palm oil: BBC World News expose Malaysian IOI Group's lies
BBC World News are running two pieces on the ongoing destruction of native lands in Sarawak by oil palm and logging companies
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BBC World News are running two pieces on the ongoing destruction of native lands in Sarawak by oil palm and logging companies
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Iban villagers erect blockade against oil palm company
Police personnel have arrived at the blockade site at Sungai Sekaloh near Miri, Sarawak
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Police personnel have arrived at the blockade site at Sungai Sekaloh near Miri, Sarawak
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Samling Global to contest Penan land claims
Timber giant announces writs of summons have been served on two susidiaries
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Timber giant announces writs of summons have been served on two susidiaries
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Sarawak government rejects Penan Peace Park
State forest director Len Talif Salleh has refuted the attempt of 17 Penan communities to protect 163,000 hectares of tropical forest
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State forest director Len Talif Salleh has refuted the attempt of 17 Penan communities to protect 163,000 hectares of tropical forest
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Samling Global under pressure over native land claims
The Malaysian timber giant's tropical forest logging is meeting with increasing resistance
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The Malaysian timber giant's tropical forest logging is meeting with increasing resistance
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Penan sue Sarawak government over logging, plantations
Five rainforest communities of Malaysia's Middle Baram region are demanding land titles, the nullification of timber licences, plus compensation for damages.
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Five rainforest communities of Malaysia's Middle Baram region are demanding land titles, the nullification of timber licences, plus compensation for damages.
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Sarawak minister asked to apologize over BBC interview
Bruno Manser Fund asks for an apology from James Masing, Sarawak Minister for Land Development, who calls Penan rape victims "storytellers"
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Bruno Manser Fund asks for an apology from James Masing, Sarawak Minister for Land Development, who calls Penan rape victims "storytellers"
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BBC Radio 4's Today programme reports on the Penan
Penan's struggle for rainforest conservation in the center of public attention as UN climate summit in Copenhaguen begins
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Penan's struggle for rainforest conservation in the center of public attention as UN climate summit in Copenhaguen begins
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Sarawak on warpath with Malaysia's Auditor General
Auditor-general's report to Parliament criticises forestry management in Malaysia's largest state as "unsatisfactory"
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Auditor-general's report to Parliament criticises forestry management in Malaysia's largest state as "unsatisfactory"
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Penan leaders proclaim tropical forest reserve
"Penan Peace Park" is aimed at protecting the last primeval rainforests of Sarawak's Upper Baram region
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"Penan Peace Park" is aimed at protecting the last primeval rainforests of Sarawak's Upper Baram region
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Native leader arrested over logging road blockade
Sarawak police detains 55-year old Ondie anak Jugah for allegedely "masterminding" protest against loggers
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Sarawak police detains 55-year old Ondie anak Jugah for allegedely "masterminding" protest against loggers
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Sarawak natives go to court over controversial dam construction
Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Alfred Jabu one of the beneficiaries of 90 million US $ Bengoh dam
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Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Alfred Jabu one of the beneficiaries of 90 million US $ Bengoh dam
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Indigenous leaders speak out after Sarawak arrests
Malaysian Indigeneous Peoples' Network JOAS calls for the EU to stall timber trade talks with Malaysia
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Malaysian Indigeneous Peoples' Network JOAS calls for the EU to stall timber trade talks with Malaysia
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Malaysiakini reports on arrest of indigenous leaders
Please find below the latest report by Malaysian internet news service malaysiakini
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Please find below the latest report by Malaysian internet news service malaysiakini
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NEWS UPDATE: Malaysian indigenous leaders released on bail
On 16 September 2009, 15 environmental advocates and indigenous leaders have been arrested for protesting against Sarawak hydro plans
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On 16 September 2009, 15 environmental advocates and indigenous leaders have been arrested for protesting against Sarawak hydro plans
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International probe uncovers Malaysian loggers' offences
Independent review finds Interhill Logging failing to comply with the forestry legislation
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Independent review finds Interhill Logging failing to comply with the forestry legislation
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Sarawak natives launch new logging road blockade
About 120 natives from three Iban longhouses set up a new road blockade to protest against logging
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About 120 natives from three Iban longhouses set up a new road blockade to protest against logging
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Carbon emissions: Malaysia slammed for peatland conversion
Borneo Resources Institute calls for Sarawak government to halt oil palm plantations on peatlands
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Borneo Resources Institute calls for Sarawak government to halt oil palm plantations on peatlands
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Sarawak top politician under fire over Penan rape scandal
Deputy Chief Minister Alfred Jabu asked to step down “for his incompetence” in dealing with sexual violence cases
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Deputy Chief Minister Alfred Jabu asked to step down “for his incompetence” in dealing with sexual violence cases
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Malaysian government report confirms: Loggers raped Penan girls
Bruno Manser Fund calls for legal and political consequences
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Bruno Manser Fund calls for legal and political consequences
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Leading Sarawak lawyer calls for Chief Minister Taib Mahmud to apologize with the Penan
Meeting between blockading Penan and officials ends without result
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Meeting between blockading Penan and officials ends without result
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Blockade negotiations: Penan refuse to meet Sarawak officials at the proposed meeting point
High-ranking Sarawak government delegation on the way to Penan villages - Meeting over blockades to take place tomorrow
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High-ranking Sarawak government delegation on the way to Penan villages - Meeting over blockades to take place tomorrow
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Road-blocking Penan communities fear imminent police action
Communities protesting against planned oil palm and acacia plantations on their native lands
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Communities protesting against planned oil palm and acacia plantations on their native lands
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Sarawak conservationists call for ban on forest burnings in the Bakun Dam reservoir
Government-owned Sarawak Hidro Sdn Bhd in breach of environmental regulations
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Government-owned Sarawak Hidro Sdn Bhd in breach of environmental regulations
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Malaysian indigenous peoples call for plantations moratorium
"Indigenous communities do not benefit from these activities that destroy our land"
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"Indigenous communities do not benefit from these activities that destroy our land"
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Liberia poised to hand forests to timber pirates, Global Witness warns
Two firms linked to Malaysian timber giant Samling are being considered for major logging contracts in Liberia
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Two firms linked to Malaysian timber giant Samling are being considered for major logging contracts in Liberia
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Swiss banks continue to fund rainforest destruction in South-East Asia
Swiss banks Credit Suisse and UBS are helping Indonesian palm oil group to raise up to 258 million US Dollars
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Swiss banks Credit Suisse and UBS are helping Indonesian palm oil group to raise up to 258 million US Dollars
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Timber tycoon's knighting - UK officials distance themselves
Buckingham palace and Foreign Office decline responsibility for Tiong Hiew King's appointment
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Buckingham palace and Foreign Office decline responsibility for Tiong Hiew King's appointment
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Knighthood row: Malaysian timber tycoon strikes back
Sin Chew, a Chinese-language Malaysian daily owned by timber tycoon cum media mogul, Tiong Hiew King, attacks the Bruno Manser Fund
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Sin Chew, a Chinese-language Malaysian daily owned by timber tycoon cum media mogul, Tiong Hiew King, attacks the Bruno Manser Fund
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Malaysian timber tycoon not a 'Sir', UK Cabinet Office says
Papua New Guinea groups react with shock to the news of Tiong Hiew King's knighthood
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Papua New Guinea groups react with shock to the news of Tiong Hiew King's knighthood
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Queen decorates Malaysian timber tycoon
Tiong Hiew King, founder and chairman of the notorious Malaysian Rimbunan Hijau Group, has been bestowed with a knighthood
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Tiong Hiew King, founder and chairman of the notorious Malaysian Rimbunan Hijau Group, has been bestowed with a knighthood
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Forest NGOs demand EU-wide moratorium on agrofuel imports
Forest Movement Europe meeting 2009 closes with a call for drastic reductions in carbon emissions
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Forest Movement Europe meeting 2009 closes with a call for drastic reductions in carbon emissions
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Trial related to Penan chief's death adjourned
Two are suspected of forging signature to dispel suspicion of foul play in Kelesau Naan's death
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Two are suspected of forging signature to dispel suspicion of foul play in Kelesau Naan's death
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ACCOR announces review of Interhill's logging operations
Probe to focus on social and environmental effects of Iogging in Sarawak's Middle Baram region
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Probe to focus on social and environmental effects of Iogging in Sarawak's Middle Baram region
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Bruno Manser Fund to host European NGO conference on Forests and Climate
Forest Movement Europe Meeting 2009 will take place from 12 to 14 June 2009 in Basel / Switzerland
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Forest Movement Europe Meeting 2009 will take place from 12 to 14 June 2009 in Basel / Switzerland
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Penan chiefs protest against French ACCOR Group's cooperation with Borneo loggers
Community representatives are announcing court case against loggers
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Community representatives are announcing court case against loggers
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Malaysian government approves 700 kilometer undersea cable
Power cable to link the controversial Bakun hydro-electric project in Sarawak to peninsular Malaysia
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Power cable to link the controversial Bakun hydro-electric project in Sarawak to peninsular Malaysia
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Native land owners to leave oil palm joint venture
Western Penan communities criticise they were kept in the dark by joint venture partners and government ministries
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Western Penan communities criticise they were kept in the dark by joint venture partners and government ministries
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ACCOR sets conditions for future cooperation with Malaysian logging group
ACCOR: Interhill are given six months to establish social responsibility standards
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ACCOR: Interhill are given six months to establish social responsibility standards
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Malaysia asked to invite UN indigenous peoples' envoy
Indigenous representatives consider implementation of UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as insufficient
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Indigenous representatives consider implementation of UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as insufficient
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New report highlights Sarawak communities' right to food sovereignty
Malaysian NGO coalition launches a signature campaign
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Malaysian NGO coalition launches a signature campaign
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French ACCOR group must stop cooperating with Malaysian loggers
BMF launches new campaign against Interhill Logging
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BMF launches new campaign against Interhill Logging
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Sarawak minister: logging, land clearing caused mass fish death
Bakun hydro dam area the worst hit in Sarawak
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Bakun hydro dam area the worst hit in Sarawak
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Mass death of fish in Baram River, Sarawak
Hundreds of fish found dying in Sarawak's Baram River
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Hundreds of fish found dying in Sarawak's Baram River
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Rural Sarawak suffers flood consequences
Unprecedented devastation caused by floods appears to be a consequence of logging and changed local climate patterns
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Unprecedented devastation caused by floods appears to be a consequence of logging and changed local climate patterns
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Malaysia: UN Review Should Challenge Rights Record
Human Rights Watch raises concerns about arbitrary and preventive detentions and abuses against migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers
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Human Rights Watch raises concerns about arbitrary and preventive detentions and abuses against migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers
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Three killed, seven injured in Sarawak landslide
Tragedy caused by controversial logging operations on native lands
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Tragedy caused by controversial logging operations on native lands
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Three Sarawak natives arrested over land dispute
Malaysian NGOs ask for immediate release of three arrested Iban longhouse chief's relatives
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Malaysian NGOs ask for immediate release of three arrested Iban longhouse chief's relatives
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Penan sexual abuse cases: Malaysian NGOs counter police allegations
NGOs offer their help to Royal Malaysian Police
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NGOs offer their help to Royal Malaysian Police
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Penan win Human Rights award
Malaysian NGO SUARAM rewards natives for their "long, persistent and often lonely struggle"
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Malaysian NGO SUARAM rewards natives for their "long, persistent and often lonely struggle"
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Natives win Sarawak land dispute
Kuching High Court delivers pre-Christmas gift to four native Iban communities
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Kuching High Court delivers pre-Christmas gift to four native Iban communities
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HSBC to curb palm oil lending
HSBC will terminate 30 percent of client relationships in the forest land and forest-products sector in high-risk countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia
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HSBC will terminate 30 percent of client relationships in the forest land and forest-products sector in high-risk countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia
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Rising concerns about sexual abuse probe
Bruno Manser Fund worried about Malaysian authorities' handling of Penan sexual abuse cases
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Bruno Manser Fund worried about Malaysian authorities' handling of Penan sexual abuse cases
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Papua New Guinea court deals blow to Malaysian timber group
Rimbunan Hijau forced to stop illegal logging in 800'000 - hectare concession
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Rimbunan Hijau forced to stop illegal logging in 800'000 - hectare concession
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Malaysian Human Rights Commission to probe Penan rape claims
SUHAKAM will send a team to Sarawak next week to carry out investigations into the alleged sexual abuse of Penan women by logging company workers
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SUHAKAM will send a team to Sarawak next week to carry out investigations into the alleged sexual abuse of Penan women by logging company workers
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New report slams Malaysian oil palm industry
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM), a member of Friends of the Earth International, has released a report on the adverse impacts of the expansion of oil palm plantations in Sarawak
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM), a member of Friends of the Earth International, has released a report on the adverse impacts of the expansion of oil palm plantations in Sarawak
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Penan stage blockade against Malaysian Interhill group
Protest highlights desperate situation of the rainforest communities in Sarawak's Middle Baram region
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Protest highlights desperate situation of the rainforest communities in Sarawak's Middle Baram region
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Penan women denounce sexual abuse by loggers (Updated)
Malaysian authorities and Human Rights Commmission announce probes
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Malaysian authorities and Human Rights Commmission announce probes
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New problems for Samling in Guyana
Guyana Forestry Commission launches audit into Samling subsidiary's investment programme
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Guyana Forestry Commission launches audit into Samling subsidiary's investment programme
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Samling shares fall to new all-time low
Hong Kong Stock Exchange requests explanation from the Malaysian timber group
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange requests explanation from the Malaysian timber group
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Sarawak government deposes Penan leaders
Malaysian authorities attempt to engineer the replacement of elected headmen by logging company stakeholders
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Malaysian authorities attempt to engineer the replacement of elected headmen by logging company stakeholders
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Sarawak Chief Minister implicated in yet another timber scam
European Union asked to stall timber trade talks with Malaysia
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European Union asked to stall timber trade talks with Malaysia
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Malaysian Human Rights Commission concerned over Sarawak dam projects
Stakeholder meeting to be organized in September 2008
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Stakeholder meeting to be organized in September 2008
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Malaysian NGO calls for inquiry into logging, plantations in Sarawak
The Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) calls for a Royal Commission to investigate the logging and plantation industries
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The Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) calls for a Royal Commission to investigate the logging and plantation industries
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Sarawak Chief Minister irks activist over dams
Land rights lawyer See Chee How lauds the Bruno Manser Fund for disclosing Sarawak dam plans
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Land rights lawyer See Chee How lauds the Bruno Manser Fund for disclosing Sarawak dam plans
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Logging out the Penan
Australian journalist Paul Malone reports on his trip to research logging in the upper reaches of the Baram river in Borneo
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Australian journalist Paul Malone reports on his trip to research logging in the upper reaches of the Baram river in Borneo
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Malaysian NGOs against plans for twelve new hydropower dams in Sarawak
Environmentalists are renewing calls for the Malaysian government to formulate a comprehensive energy policy
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Environmentalists are renewing calls for the Malaysian government to formulate a comprehensive energy policy
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Dayak leadership stands up for Native Customary Rights
A senior Dayak minister spoke out about the insecurities the Dayaks in Sarawak are feeling regarding their lands
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A senior Dayak minister spoke out about the insecurities the Dayaks in Sarawak are feeling regarding their lands
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UNESCO seeks clarification on Sarawak dam project
UNESCO's World Heritage Centre requests Malaysian authorities to clarify hydropower plans at Gunung Mulu National Park
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UNESCO's World Heritage Centre requests Malaysian authorities to clarify hydropower plans at Gunung Mulu National Park
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Angry native landowners act against Sarawak oil palm company
20 Iban longhouses cheated by "joint venture" oil palm plantations
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20 Iban longhouses cheated by "joint venture" oil palm plantations
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Malaysian police ordered to clear Kenyah logging road blockade
Conflict between Samling corporation and indigenous communities in Sarawaks' Upper Baram region escalates
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Conflict between Samling corporation and indigenous communities in Sarawaks' Upper Baram region escalates
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Leaked document details Sarawak's excessive hydropower plans
Malaysia's native communities doomed to pay the price for the production of export energy
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Malaysia's native communities doomed to pay the price for the production of export energy
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Hunting, deforestation wipe out hornbill species in Borneo park
Biologist speaks out on drop in wildlife populations in Sarawak's Lambir Hills National Park
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Biologist speaks out on drop in wildlife populations in Sarawak's Lambir Hills National Park
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Malaysian government plans to turn a vast area of Borneo into rice paddies
Controversial plan might cause biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and social upheaval
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Controversial plan might cause biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and social upheaval
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New Sarawak dam project threatens rainforest communities
Surveying work for the proposed Limbang dam has started without proper information being given to the communities affected
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Surveying work for the proposed Limbang dam has started without proper information being given to the communities affected
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Sarawak's Kayans protest land encroachment
New road blockade aims at preventing a plantation company from encroaching on native lands
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New road blockade aims at preventing a plantation company from encroaching on native lands
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Land rights dispute in UNESCO World Heritage site
In struggling for their land rights, the small Berawan community has launched a campaign to highlight their plight to tourists visiting the Mount Mulu National Park
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In struggling for their land rights, the small Berawan community has launched a campaign to highlight their plight to tourists visiting the Mount Mulu National Park
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International cry for indigenous land rights
An international fact-finding team has called on the government to recognise the indigenous people's native customary rights (NCR) to land and livelihood as it concluded its six-day-long mission in Sarawak.
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An international fact-finding team has called on the government to recognise the indigenous people's native customary rights (NCR) to land and livelihood as it concluded its six-day-long mission in Sarawak.
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Five Ibans arrested over oil palm dispute
Plaintiffs of land rights litigation against oil palm company Mega Jutamas Sdn Bhd arrested in Miri
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Plaintiffs of land rights litigation against oil palm company Mega Jutamas Sdn Bhd arrested in Miri
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Bruno Manser’s pictures are online
Unique documentation of one of the last nomadic rainforest peoples are globally accessible
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Unique documentation of one of the last nomadic rainforest peoples are globally accessible
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Penan leader's body to be exhumed
The Malaysian police will exhume the remains of the late Kelesau Naan who was allegedly murdered
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The Malaysian police will exhume the remains of the late Kelesau Naan who was allegedly murdered
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Iban villagers arrested for setting blockade
Natives to file complaint against illegally operating plantation company
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Natives to file complaint against illegally operating plantation company
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Illegal logging: Further fines for Samling in Guyana
Samling's forest crimes raise doubts if investors were properly informed on risks related to the company's logging operations
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Samling's forest crimes raise doubts if investors were properly informed on risks related to the company's logging operations
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Logging company official threatens Penan community
Death threat issued in context with Samling plantation project
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Death threat issued in context with Samling plantation project
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Missing Penan chief found dead, suspected murdered
Penan file police report, suspect murder for political reasons
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Penan file police report, suspect murder for political reasons
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New global forest agreement depends on local support
UN General Assembly adopts non-legally binding forest agreement
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UN General Assembly adopts non-legally binding forest agreement
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International media report on Penan struggle
Following a Samling-organized journalists' trip to Sarawak, various media have carried reports on the Penan
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Following a Samling-organized journalists' trip to Sarawak, various media have carried reports on the Penan
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Penan leader reported missing
Communities worried about loss of key witness in pending landrights claim
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Communities worried about loss of key witness in pending landrights claim
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Sarawak native communities urgently ask for support
Logging giant Rimbunan Hijau to destroy Iban's native lands in Sarawak
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Logging giant Rimbunan Hijau to destroy Iban's native lands in Sarawak
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Sarawak Police arrest Native Chief
Iban community leader in custody over oil palm plantation dispute
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Iban community leader in custody over oil palm plantation dispute
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Samling fined for illegal logging in Guyana
Non-compliance with the Forest Act leads to sanctions against Samling subsidiary Barama Co. Ltd.
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Non-compliance with the Forest Act leads to sanctions against Samling subsidiary Barama Co. Ltd.
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Guyana's Head of State condemns Samling
Malaysian timber giant plays leading role in Guyana's illegal logging scandal
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Malaysian timber giant plays leading role in Guyana's illegal logging scandal
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"Give us your forest - and we'll give you a water pipe"
Logging giant, Samling Global, justifies the use of force against the Penan in Sarawak's last primeval rainforests
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Logging giant, Samling Global, justifies the use of force against the Penan in Sarawak's last primeval rainforests
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UN General Assembly adopts Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
After more than 20 years of intensive negotiations, the highest body of the UN system adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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After more than 20 years of intensive negotiations, the highest body of the UN system adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Forest certifiers issue ultimatum to Malaysian timber giant
Samling will lose its MTCC certification unless the company resolves its conflict wit the blockading Penan by November 2007
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Samling will lose its MTCC certification unless the company resolves its conflict wit the blockading Penan by November 2007
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Penan blockades in Middle and Upper Baram in Sarawak struggle to continue
Friends of the Earth Malaysia (SAM) call on the Federal and State Government to respect the rights of the Penans and ensure that the timber companies cease operations in their native territories.
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Friends of the Earth Malaysia (SAM) call on the Federal and State Government to respect the rights of the Penans and ensure that the timber companies cease operations in their native territories.
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Sarawak denies entry to NGO director
Dr Kua Kia Soong, director of SUARAM, a Malaysian human rights NGO, was denied entry for being on the "blacklist for involvement in anti-logging activities"
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Dr Kua Kia Soong, director of SUARAM, a Malaysian human rights NGO, was denied entry for being on the "blacklist for involvement in anti-logging activities"
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Marginalised Penans fighting for survival
The Penan community of Ulu Belaga, Sarawak, no longer has any legal avenue to claim their rights over ancestral land. The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) unearthed this disturbing fact following investigations into complaints from the community.
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The Penan community of Ulu Belaga, Sarawak, no longer has any legal avenue to claim their rights over ancestral land. The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) unearthed this disturbing fact following investigations into complaints from the community.
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Suhakam Finds Seven Areas To Improve Life Of Penans
A fact-finding mission of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has identified seven key areas requiring "drastic improvement" by the government to uplift the life of the nomadic Penan community in Sarawak to be on par with that of the other communities in the country.
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A fact-finding mission of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has identified seven key areas requiring "drastic improvement" by the government to uplift the life of the nomadic Penan community in Sarawak to be on par with that of the other communities in the country.
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Iban set up second anti-logging blockade
More than 200 men, women and children from the Iban community around Lundu, Sarawak, have set up a new road blockade, in a bid to stop logging activities on their native customary rights land.
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More than 200 men, women and children from the Iban community around Lundu, Sarawak, have set up a new road blockade, in a bid to stop logging activities on their native customary rights land.
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Taib’s law suit: Regent Star seeks deregistration
In another twist to multi-million ringgit timber kickbacks scandal, Hong Kong-based Regent Star, which is allegedly linked to Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud and his family, has sought deregistration last week. ?
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In another twist to multi-million ringgit timber kickbacks scandal, Hong Kong-based Regent Star, which is allegedly linked to Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud and his family, has sought deregistration last week. ?
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Rainforest World Music drowns sounds of chainsaws in Sarawak
A group of indigenous people of Sarawak took their campaign against loss of land rights and rainforest destruction to the World Rainforest Music Festival event near Kuching.
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A group of indigenous people of Sarawak took their campaign against loss of land rights and rainforest destruction to the World Rainforest Music Festival event near Kuching.
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Desperate plea from Penans
The Sarawak Penan Association (SPA) has made a desperate plea to the Sarawak state authorities for help because of continuing threats to their lands by commercial logging and plantation activities.
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The Sarawak Penan Association (SPA) has made a desperate plea to the Sarawak state authorities for help because of continuing threats to their lands by commercial logging and plantation activities.
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NGO challenges minister over rainforest clearing remark
Plantation Industries Minister Peter Chin reiterates claims that Malaysia "is not destroying rainforests for palm oil production"
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Plantation Industries Minister Peter Chin reiterates claims that Malaysia "is not destroying rainforests for palm oil production"
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Penan sue Samling and Sarawak government to save their rainforest from logging
The Penan community of Long Lamai on the Indonesian border claims Native Customary Rights to 31'000 hectares of primary rainforest and farmlands
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The Penan community of Long Lamai on the Indonesian border claims Native Customary Rights to 31'000 hectares of primary rainforest and farmlands
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Taib's broken Bakun dam promises
Malaysian NGO Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls for transparency and accountability regarding the approval of large plantation projects in Sarawak
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Malaysian NGO Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls for transparency and accountability regarding the approval of large plantation projects in Sarawak
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Amerindians force Samling to stop logging on their lands
The Amerindian village of Akawini in Guyana has forced the Malaysian logging giant to cease all operations on its titled lands
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The Amerindian village of Akawini in Guyana has forced the Malaysian logging giant to cease all operations on its titled lands
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Amerindians of Guyana ask Samling to cease logging on their titled lands
Malaysian logging giant accused of “new vicious variant of colonialism”
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Malaysian logging giant accused of “new vicious variant of colonialism”
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Leading Sarawak land rights lawyer sued by Chief Minister for distributing leaflets
Taib Mahmud attempts to silence opposition and media over his alleged involvement in a timber corruption scandal
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Taib Mahmud attempts to silence opposition and media over his alleged involvement in a timber corruption scandal
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No questions allowed as Taib speaks about kickbacks scandal
In a personal declaration in Sarawak's state assembly, Chief Minister Taib Mahmud refuted allegations of his involvement in a timber kickbacks scandal
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In a personal declaration in Sarawak's state assembly, Chief Minister Taib Mahmud refuted allegations of his involvement in a timber kickbacks scandal
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Setback for Malaysian timber certification scheme
Successful Greenpeace appeal: Dutch timber testing institution says MTCC is no guarantee for legal origin of timber
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Successful Greenpeace appeal: Dutch timber testing institution says MTCC is no guarantee for legal origin of timber
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Leading Sarawak official accuses NGOs of illegal logging in Penan forests
Baseless accusations by Miri Resident Ose Murang damage credibility of Malaysian timber agreement negotiators
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Baseless accusations by Miri Resident Ose Murang damage credibility of Malaysian timber agreement negotiators
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HSBC reviews green due diligence after Samling listing
HSBC Holdings is reviewing its environmental due diligence after being accused of breaking its own policies by sponsoring the listing of the Malaysian Samling group
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HSBC Holdings is reviewing its environmental due diligence after being accused of breaking its own policies by sponsoring the listing of the Malaysian Samling group
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WWF decides that Samling certification was not such a good thing after all
WWF has issued a new statement on the suspended FSC certification of Barama, the Guyanese subsidiary of the Malaysian Samling group
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WWF has issued a new statement on the suspended FSC certification of Barama, the Guyanese subsidiary of the Malaysian Samling group
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Credit Suisse asked to pay back profits of Samling listing
Malaysian Samling group accused of large-scale illegal logging in Guyana
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Malaysian Samling group accused of large-scale illegal logging in Guyana
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Japanese NGOs write to Malaysian Prime Minister over timber shipping kickbacks
International pressure for a formal investigation against Sarawak's Chief Minister Taib Mahmud is rising
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International pressure for a formal investigation against Sarawak's Chief Minister Taib Mahmud is rising
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Sarawak villagers protest against tree-plantation project
A group of Bidayuh villagers staged a peaceful protest against a tree planting project on their native customary rights (NCR) land
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A group of Bidayuh villagers staged a peaceful protest against a tree planting project on their native customary rights (NCR) land
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Second round of EU - Malaysia timber trade talks in Brussels
EU and Malaysia agree that further work is needed in developing a legality definition and broadly supported stakeholder consultations
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EU and Malaysia agree that further work is needed in developing a legality definition and broadly supported stakeholder consultations
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Taib strikes back over corruption allegations
Sarawak Chief Minister to sue press and opposition over reports on his involvement in a timber corruption scandal
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Sarawak Chief Minister to sue press and opposition over reports on his involvement in a timber corruption scandal
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Blockading Penan give reasons for their defiance
Lower Baram communities ask Sarawak State Government to stop plantations and logging in their forest reserves
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Lower Baram communities ask Sarawak State Government to stop plantations and logging in their forest reserves
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British Fund Management asks HSBC for explanation over Samling IPO
Socially Responsible Investment Manager says it would be of 'deep concern' if bank has failed its vetting procedures for projects
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Socially Responsible Investment Manager says it would be of 'deep concern' if bank has failed its vetting procedures for projects
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Five new Penan blockades in Sarawak
Penan communities in the lower Baram region set up blockades against KTS logging, Rimbunan Hijau and Samling corporation
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Penan communities in the lower Baram region set up blockades against KTS logging, Rimbunan Hijau and Samling corporation
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Sarawak Police dismantle Penan blockade for the second time
Indigenous community intimidated with gunshots – The Bruno Manser Fonds urges the international community to pressure Samling and the Sarawak State government to end human rights violations
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Indigenous community intimidated with gunshots – The Bruno Manser Fonds urges the international community to pressure Samling and the Sarawak State government to end human rights violations
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Sarawak Chief Minister involved in timber corruption scandal
Japanese companies allegedly paid 1.1 billion yen (9.2 million USD) kickbacks to Taib Mahmud agent for shipping timber
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Japanese companies allegedly paid 1.1 billion yen (9.2 million USD) kickbacks to Taib Mahmud agent for shipping timber
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HSBC irks fund managers over Samling support
Money guardians question the banking giant's standards on social responsibility
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Money guardians question the banking giant's standards on social responsibility
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War of words between NGO and Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC)
MTCC’s spirited defence of a logging road construction brings into question the credibility and legality of its certification scheme
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MTCC’s spirited defence of a logging road construction brings into question the credibility and legality of its certification scheme
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Rainforest communities step up campaign against Samling
Indigenous communities in Sarawak and in Guyana protest against logging on their native lands
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Indigenous communities in Sarawak and in Guyana protest against logging on their native lands
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Sarawak Police demolish more houses for plantations
Sarawak authorities demolish the farm huts of Rumah Senguk and Rumah Mikai, Sungai Binyu, Pandan, Bintulu to make way for an acacia plantation.
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Sarawak authorities demolish the farm huts of Rumah Senguk and Rumah Mikai, Sungai Binyu, Pandan, Bintulu to make way for an acacia plantation.
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President of the Swiss Confederation receives family of Bruno Manser
Micheline Calmy-Rey, President of the Swiss Confederation, received a delegation of the Manser family and of the Bruno Manser Fonds for a one-hour discussion
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Micheline Calmy-Rey, President of the Swiss Confederation, received a delegation of the Manser family and of the Bruno Manser Fonds for a one-hour discussion
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Malaysian NGOs seek clarification from HSBC
JOANGOHutan, the Network of Indigenous Peoples & Non-Governmental Organisations on Forest Issues, asks for an explanation why HSBC suppports the public listing of Samling
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JOANGOHutan, the Network of Indigenous Peoples & Non-Governmental Organisations on Forest Issues, asks for an explanation why HSBC suppports the public listing of Samling
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Penan tell Human Rights Commission: Blockade to continue
Penan representatives participate in a dialogue with SUHAKAM, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia
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Penan representatives participate in a dialogue with SUHAKAM, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia
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Penan re-erect road block against Samling corporation
Controversial Samling Group enjoys support from international banks
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Controversial Samling Group enjoys support from international banks
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NGOs ask investors to shun Malaysian logging giant
37 non-governmental organizations from 18 countries are asking investors and banks to shun the Malaysian Samling Group which was publicly listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange earlier this week.
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37 non-governmental organizations from 18 countries are asking investors and banks to shun the Malaysian Samling Group which was publicly listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange earlier this week.
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HSBC: world’s local bank raises money for global forest destruction
HSBC appears to be violating its own forest sector guidelines by arranging the stock exchange listing for Malaysian timber giant Samling, said Global Witness
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HSBC appears to be violating its own forest sector guidelines by arranging the stock exchange listing for Malaysian timber giant Samling, said Global Witness
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Rainforest NGOs launch campaign against Samling stock exchange listing
It is feared that the logging company's public listing will increase the pace of tropical rainforest destruction
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It is feared that the logging company's public listing will increase the pace of tropical rainforest destruction
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Shin Yang resumes logging in National Park buffer zone
The Penan community of Ba Tik near the Pulong Tau National Park in Sarawak is struggling again to prevent a timber company from logging its watershed area
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The Penan community of Ba Tik near the Pulong Tau National Park in Sarawak is struggling again to prevent a timber company from logging its watershed area
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Manser family shocked by Credit Suisse deal with loggers
The family of missing Swiss rainforest conservationist Bruno Manser is shocked to hear about the involvement of Credit Suisse in the public listing of Samling
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The family of missing Swiss rainforest conservationist Bruno Manser is shocked to hear about the involvement of Credit Suisse in the public listing of Samling
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Swiss bank involved in Malaysian logging giant's stock exchange listing
Credit Suisse, HSBC and Macquarie are taking steps to list Samling Global Ltd on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
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Credit Suisse, HSBC and Macquarie are taking steps to list Samling Global Ltd on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
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Malaysian police clear Penan blockade for
Samling has started to log the last primary rainforests of the Malaysian state of Sarawak after the police removed a roadblock set up by the local Penan communities.
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Samling has started to log the last primary rainforests of the Malaysian state of Sarawak after the police removed a roadblock set up by the local Penan communities.
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Sarawak natives win court case over oil palm protest
Natives from Iban longhouses who defend their lands against oil palm plantations have won a court case against the police and the government.
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Natives from Iban longhouses who defend their lands against oil palm plantations have won a court case against the police and the government.
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Forest Stewardship Council suspends Samling certification
The Malaysian Samling Group’s most important certificate for forest management has been suspended following an audit by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
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The Malaysian Samling Group’s most important certificate for forest management has been suspended following an audit by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
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EU delegation to visit Penan blockade region
Malaysian officials "unable to organize logistics" for a meeting with the Penan
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Malaysian officials "unable to organize logistics" for a meeting with the Penan
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Malaysian newspaper: “Bruno Manser’s legacy lives on”
With a series of articles, Malaysia’s leading English-speaking newspaper "The Star" reports on the Penan struggle
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With a series of articles, Malaysia’s leading English-speaking newspaper "The Star" reports on the Penan struggle
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Longhouse demolition leaves 120 homeless
Sarawak police evict eleven Iban families from their native lands
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Sarawak police evict eleven Iban families from their native lands
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Trees or People: "Sustainable" logging or People's rights
The continuing Long Benali Penan blockade has been on local Malaysian news lately. A systematic campaign by the authorities, it seems.
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The continuing Long Benali Penan blockade has been on local Malaysian news lately. A systematic campaign by the authorities, it seems.
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EU Says Malaysia Must Focus More on Preserving Tribal People in Rainforests
Malaysia must focus more on preserving the tribal communities living in its rainforests, the EU's envoy to Malaysia has said.
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Malaysia must focus more on preserving the tribal communities living in its rainforests, the EU's envoy to Malaysia has said.
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“Bruno Manser – Laki Penan” film to be started on April 5
In his documentary film “Bruno Manser – Laki Penan”, the Swiss producer Christoph Kuhn reveals how an environmental activist evolved from the person in search of paradise.
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In his documentary film “Bruno Manser – Laki Penan”, the Swiss producer Christoph Kuhn reveals how an environmental activist evolved from the person in search of paradise.
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Leading British company to drop Sarawak timber
Campaign success for rainforest-dwelling Penan tribe. Jewson Ltd. refuses to comment.
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Campaign success for rainforest-dwelling Penan tribe. Jewson Ltd. refuses to comment.
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Sarawak government agency refuses to meet NGOs
A Sarawak government agency involved in the development of native customary rights (NCR) land for oil palm cultivation refused to meet an international group of NGO representatives
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A Sarawak government agency involved in the development of native customary rights (NCR) land for oil palm cultivation refused to meet an international group of NGO representatives
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Person with medical training being sought
We are looking for a person with medical training (human medicine or dentistry, possibly nursing / physiotherapy) for voluntary service of 4-6 weeks.
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We are looking for a person with medical training (human medicine or dentistry, possibly nursing / physiotherapy) for voluntary service of 4-6 weeks.
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Penan blockade still intact despite harassment
For more than two years, the Penan from Long Benali have been blocking the construction of a logging road in one of Borneo’s last primeval forests.
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For more than two years, the Penan from Long Benali have been blocking the construction of a logging road in one of Borneo’s last primeval forests.
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Council of States wants mandatory declaration for wood
In the autumn session of Parliament, the Swiss Council of States approved a motion requiring that the species and origin of wood products be declared, and charged the Federal Council with elaborating the necessary draft for a bill.
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In the autumn session of Parliament, the Swiss Council of States approved a motion requiring that the species and origin of wood products be declared, and charged the Federal Council with elaborating the necessary draft for a bill.
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Switzerland’s accession to the International Tropical Timber Agreement, 2006
The Federal Council has decided to sign the International Tropical Timber Agreement of 2006.
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The Federal Council has decided to sign the International Tropical Timber Agreement of 2006.
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NGOs demand UN sanctions against Malaysia over Taib crimes
MEDIA RELEASE Basel/Vienna, 4th June 2012 Malaysian government criticized for unlawfully protecting Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud from criminal prosecution In a letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, 21 NGOs from nine countries are calling on the United Nations to impose sanctions against Malaysia for the country's systematic breach of its obligations under international anti-corruption and anti-money-laundering treaties. The NGO coalition, led by the Swiss Bruno Manser Fund, criticizes the Malaysian government's non-implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) in the case of Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud ("Taib"). In particular, the Malaysian authorities are criticized for granting unlimited legal and political protection to Taib, one of the wealthiest, most powerful and longest-serving politicians in South East Asia, who is the chief culprit when it comes to the large-scale destruction of Malaysia's tropical rainforests by logging. Taib Mahmud has concurrently held the posts of Chief Minister, Finance Minister and Minister for Natural Resources of Sarawak, Malaysia's largest state, since 1981. Three decades in office have allowed him and his closest family members to amass illicit assets worth an estimated several billion US dollars. Research by the Bruno Manser Fund has shown that the inner circle of the Taib family holds business interests in more than 400 companies in 25 countries and offshore finance centres. "It is alleged that the Malaysian authorities are deliberately and actively protecting Mr. Taib and his family members from criminal prosecution", say the NGOs. "Malaysia's failure to charge Mr. Taib with criminal and other offences is contrary to its international duties and legal obligations as a party to UNCAC and UNTOC." "It is also worth noting that Malaysia's anti-corruption authority, the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC), appears not to be independent. It has no real control, but rather appears to be used as a tool to keep the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in power, of which Taib Mahmud is a key supporter." The NGOs are calling on the United Nations "to reprimand Malaysia, as party to UNCAC and UNTOC, and as a member of the international community, for its inaction over the Taib case and to impose sanctions or take other appropriate measures against Malaysia." The complaint has been endorsed by NGOs from Malaysia, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, Nepal and Australia. Last December, a similar NGO coalition provided detailed evidence of Taib family crimes to Malaysia's top prosecutors and asked them to arrest and prosecute Taib Mahmud and twelve of his family members. But the Attorney General of Malaysia, the Inspector General of Police and the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission failed to reply to or comment on the NGOs' grievances. The UN complaint against Malaysia was highlighted this afternoon with a rally in front of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna, the secretariat of the UN's anti-corruption and anti-money-laundering treaties. The rally was followed by a closed-door meeting between an NGO delegation and UN officials to discuss possible steps against Malaysia over its inaction on Taib crimes. Please contact us for further information: Bruno Manser Fund, Socinstrasse 37, 4051 Basel/Switzerland Tel.+41 61 261 94 74 www.bmf.ch, www.stop-timber-corruption.org Follow us on twitter: www.twitter.com/bmfonds Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bruno-Manser-Fonds/171047506268040?
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MEDIA RELEASE Basel/Vienna, 4th June 2012 Malaysian government criticized for unlawfully protecting Sarawak Chief Minister Taib Mahmud from criminal prosecution In a letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, 21 NGOs from nine countries are calling on the United Nations to impose sanctions against Malaysia for the country's systematic breach of its obligations under international anti-corruption and anti-money-laundering treaties. The NGO coalition, led by the Swiss Bruno Manser Fund, criticizes the Malaysian government's non-implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) in the case of Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud ("Taib"). In particular, the Malaysian authorities are criticized for granting unlimited legal and political protection to Taib, one of the wealthiest, most powerful and longest-serving politicians in South East Asia, who is the chief culprit when it comes to the large-scale destruction of Malaysia's tropical rainforests by logging. Taib Mahmud has concurrently held the posts of Chief Minister, Finance Minister and Minister for Natural Resources of Sarawak, Malaysia's largest state, since 1981. Three decades in office have allowed him and his closest family members to amass illicit assets worth an estimated several billion US dollars. Research by the Bruno Manser Fund has shown that the inner circle of the Taib family holds business interests in more than 400 companies in 25 countries and offshore finance centres. "It is alleged that the Malaysian authorities are deliberately and actively protecting Mr. Taib and his family members from criminal prosecution", say the NGOs. "Malaysia's failure to charge Mr. Taib with criminal and other offences is contrary to its international duties and legal obligations as a party to UNCAC and UNTOC." "It is also worth noting that Malaysia's anti-corruption authority, the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC), appears not to be independent. It has no real control, but rather appears to be used as a tool to keep the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in power, of which Taib Mahmud is a key supporter." The NGOs are calling on the United Nations "to reprimand Malaysia, as party to UNCAC and UNTOC, and as a member of the international community, for its inaction over the Taib case and to impose sanctions or take other appropriate measures against Malaysia." The complaint has been endorsed by NGOs from Malaysia, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, Nepal and Australia. Last December, a similar NGO coalition provided detailed evidence of Taib family crimes to Malaysia's top prosecutors and asked them to arrest and prosecute Taib Mahmud and twelve of his family members. But the Attorney General of Malaysia, the Inspector General of Police and the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission failed to reply to or comment on the NGOs' grievances. The UN complaint against Malaysia was highlighted this afternoon with a rally in front of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna, the secretariat of the UN's anti-corruption and anti-money-laundering treaties. The rally was followed by a closed-door meeting between an NGO delegation and UN officials to discuss possible steps against Malaysia over its inaction on Taib crimes. Please contact us for further information: Bruno Manser Fund, Socinstrasse 37, 4051 Basel/Switzerland Tel.+41 61 261 94 74 www.bmf.ch, www.stop-timber-corruption.org Follow us on twitter: www.twitter.com/bmfonds Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bruno-Manser-Fonds/171047506268040?
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+++BREAKING NEWS+++ Malaysian secret police abduct rebel radio presenter
Radio Free Sarawak anchorman, Peter John Jaban, abducted by Malaysian security forces – Police deny knowledge on the whereabouts of the popular indigenous radio presenter
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Radio Free Sarawak anchorman, Peter John Jaban, abducted by Malaysian security forces – Police deny knowledge on the whereabouts of the popular indigenous radio presenter
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