Letter to Premier and Ministers alleges contraventions of Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil standards, land rights, and lease conditions The Penan and Kenyah Indigenous communities of Long Urun, Belaga have issued an urgent call to the Sarawak Premier, key state department heads, and the federal Minister of Plantation and Commodities to immediately halt large-scale forest clearing... The post Indigenous Communities Demand Immediate Halt to Deforestation by Urun Plantations first appeared on The ...| The Borneo Project
Sarawak Indigenous communities call on Japanese Government to stop Shin Yang Group’s timber imports over claims of human rights violations and breaches of harvesting agreements (Long Tepen, Sarawak, Malaysia) – 200 Indigenous Penan from Sarawak’s Lower Baram region are calling on the Government of Japan to immediately ban timber imports by the Malaysian Shin Yang... The post Japan Urged to Ban Malaysian Timber Shipments Over Human Rights Concerns first appeared on The Borneo Project.| The Borneo Project
An aerial photograph taken during the British colonial period near Ba Main, Sarawak. (Australian War Memorial) Much has changed in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo since 1958. The state has celebrated nearly 70 years of independence from colonial rule, its population has more than doubled, and its cities have evolved from small seaside towns to major trading... The post Through a Colonial Lens: How Sarawak Uses 1950s Aerial Photos to Deny Land Rights first appeared on The Borneo Project.| The Borneo Project
What’s happening? Numerous forest and peatland fires are raging across Sumatra and Sarawak, with heavy smoke drifting into Malaysia and Singapore. Many of these fires are linked to land cleared for monoculture plantations such as oil palm and timber, but they are also affecting other vulnerable areas – including natural forests, peatlands, and even abandoned... The post Borneo Fires and Haze: Latest first appeared on The Borneo Project.| The Borneo Project
A member of the Penan Indigenous community from Ba Data Bila in Upper Baram has issued urgent protest letters to Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg and the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), demanding an immediate halt to ongoing logging operations by Borneoland Timber Resources. (Ba Data Bila, Sarawak) Today, a member of the... The post Penan Community Member Urgently Calls Sarawak Premier to Halt Destructive Logging in Upper Baram first appeared on The Borneo Project.| The Borneo Project
The Borneo Project has spent the last 35 years standing alongside Indigenous communities in Sarawak, Malaysia, defending rainforests, resisting destructive development, and advocating for Indigenous rights. This critical work is made possible entirely through the shared commitment of our donors: a powerful community of supporters, partners, and allies who believe in environmental justice, solidarity, and... The post 3 Ways Our Donors Make Real Impact first appeared on The Borneo Project.| The Borneo Project
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. The men were resting with a friend on the side of the... The post Outrage as Indigenous Penan Detained — NGOs Demand Justice Now first appeared on The Borneo Project.| The Borneo Project
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 look at the bigger... The post A Letter from our Director first appeared on The Borneo Project.| The Borneo Project
As Malaysian timber group Borneoland Timber Resources strips 4,000 tons of timber each month from protected forest, Indigenous communities have responded with blockades to defend their land. Indigenous Penan communities in Sarawak’s Upper Baram region have recently set up blockades against large-scale logging activities by Borneoland Timber Resources Sdn Bhd (“Borneoland”), a politically-linked Malaysian logging... The post Logging Conflict Escalates in Sarawak as Penan Take a Stand fir...| The Borneo Project
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 timber licence granted to Borneoland Timber Resources Sdn Bhd (Borneoland), a private company based in... The post Penan Launch Court Action to Stop Logging first appeared on The Borneo Project.| The Borneo Project