by Fiona McAlpine | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized, Updates
Sarawak NGO Keruan and Swiss-based NGO Bruno Manser Fonds call for the immediate release of two Indigenous Penan from Sarawak, Malaysia, following their arrest by police on June 28th, 2025. On June 28th, two Penan from Long Tepen were arrested by forestry officals....
by Fiona McAlpine | Jun 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
June, 2025 Dear Friends, The relentless pace of news in the US can overwhelm me at times. In these moments, I’m so grateful to be able to turn to our work in Sarawak and reflect on the impressive impact our campaigns and advocacy have had. When I take a breath and...
by Fiona McAlpine | May 22, 2025 | Updates
Penan communities from Malaysian Borneo challenge large-scale logging operation in Sarawak’s Upper Baram region In a claim for judicial review filed in the High Court of Sarawak and Sabah, Penan community representatives call for the recall of a 170,000 hectare...
by Fiona McAlpine | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized, Updates
Indigenous communities allege oil palm expansion without consent, deforestation, and environmental harm BELAGA, SARAWAK – Indigenous Penan and Kenyah communities from the Upper Belaga River have lodged a formal complaint against Urun Plantations Sdn. Bhd., alleging...
by Fiona McAlpine | May 6, 2025 | Updates
Almost three years after complaint submission by civil society, Forest Stewardship Council validates allegations against Malaysian logging giant [SARAWAK / MALAYSIA] – The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the world’s leading forest and timber certification body, has...
