Why do Sarawak’s Indigenous People Vote BN?

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Vasugi Supramanian and Hashini Kavishtri
Feb 6, 10
12:22pm
For decades, the indigenous people in Sarawak have witnessed logging companies leaving their native customary rights land barren. And their protests have fallen on deaf ears.

zaid ibrahim pc umno sacking 041208 07In view of this, Pakatan Rakyat coordinator Zaid Ibrahim asked why then are they still casting their ballots in favour of Barisan Nasional?

“We need development, but not at the expense of the indigenous communities,” he stressed during a workshop titled ‘Rights delayed are rights denied’ in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

The one-day workshop, organised by Sahabat Alam Malaysia, attracted some 70 participants.

Zaid also underscored the importance of organised development which does not overlook the rights of the indigenous communities.

“NGOs and Sahabat Alam activists should work closely and illustrate the strength of small groups which can bring about a bigger difference at large,” he added. Read more…

The National Policy on Indigenous Peoples Rights (Dasar Kebangsaan Tentang Hak Hak Orang Asal Malaysia)

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia’s call for the country Malaysia to formulate a coherent National Policy on Indigenous People’s Rights, which is in line with the United Nations Declaration on Indigenous Peoples Rights (UNDRIP) that Malaysia has ratified. Rights of indigenous communities must be fully respected, the full nature and extent of Natives Customary Rights must be recognized in its entirety. States must establish and implement an open and transparent process in land matters giving due recognition to indigenous peoples laws, traditions, customs and land tenure systems. States must established and implement a systematic and participatory boundary demarcation process for traditional territories where native customary rights are claimed communally. States must institute legal reforms in all the relevant statutory processes to ensure that statutes are consistent with Constitutional provisions, judicial decisions and the principles of natural justice.

Pakatan Rakyat Common Policy Framework

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05022010572Pakatan Rakyat is committed to the protection and preservation of the rights of the indigenous people. In their common policy Framework Pakatan Rakyat have agreed: To defend the Federal Constitution, Islam as the religion of the Federation and the peaceful practice of the other religious anywhere in this nation and the protection of the special position of the Malays, the indigenous natives people of all states including Sabah and Sarawak and the legitimate interests of all other races  in accordance with article 153 of the Federal Constitution. Tan Sri Khalid Mentri Besar of Selangor said the following: “The State government believes in protecting the rights of indigenous people and will continue to treat the Orang Asli community with the respect they deserve and that should have been accorded to them the very beginning”  Why the lanuns, Taib, Jabu, Masing keep on robbing NCR?

Defend the Rights of Our Indigenous People

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05022010571The issues plaguing indigenous peoples today are issues about human security-the right to livelihood, property, whether communal or individual, right to safe and clean environment, essentially, the right to life. These are inherent rights of every human being. They are often enshrined in constitutions, statutes and judicial pronouncements, more often than not, the enjoyment of these rights are denied to a large section of society= the poor, the marginalized and the disinherited, in particular, the indigenous people. Proposed implementation of National Policy on indigenous Peoples Rights. It should be done  in Public consultation and in line with the United Nations Declaration on Indigenous Peoples Rights which Malaysia adopted in 13.09.2007. What do you think?

“Rights Delayed are Rights Denied” A Workshop on Native Aboriginal Customary Land Rights Feb 5-6 2010 Kuala Lumpur Organized by Sahabat Alam Malaysia

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RH Nor Nyawai Folks to sue Land Survey, State Government, and Tatau Land Development for demolishing their Houses…

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Do You Agree? Dayak Baru?

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native-artDayak have been gullible, opportunist, self centered & easily exploited by others since time in memorial…

Paranoid Politicians

I am not at all surprised when Nyarok Enterie won the VP post in recent SPDP TGM with full backing of Tiong King Sing. After all, the contender, who is my friend Philip Ngo is just testing the water. I am not surprise when Enteri Muran aka Mohd Abdullah and Nyarok Enteri resisted the motivational programmes conducted by Dayak Intellectuals – as they viewed such programmes as ‘eye opener’ “wake up call” for the longhouse folks & student – they are dammed worried that their weaknesses be revealed to their voters! Typical of paranoid politicians and Jabu Numpang is the father of all paranoids! Read more…

Stand Up for Our Rights….Baru Bian

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KUCHING

Thursday, 23rd January 2010
Sdra Baru Bian-Sarawak PKR Head
Baru Bian is a renowned Sarawak lawyer who has recently been appointed Sarawak chairman of the People’s Justice party, PKR. His law office in Kuching, the state capital, is representing well over 100 land rights cases filed by native communities against the Sarawak State Government. Baru, who is a member of the native Lun Bawang community, grew up as the son of a pastor in Sarawak’s interior. He studied law at the Mara Institute of Technology in West Malaysia and completed his studies in Melbourne, Australia. Baru is a father of three children and lives with his family in Kuching. Read more…

Sarawak Elvis (Elray) passed away 23.01.2010

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Renold Gregory 59, passed away peacefully while performing in a function at Pullman Hotel  last nite due to heart failure. Still in Elvis attire.  He was brought back to his residence n0 206, lorong 10 Tabuan Dayak for funeral and burial purposes. His fans could visit him there. Burial ceremony will be on tuesday 26.01.2010 at Old Saint cemetary. May his soul rest in peace.

Sarawak Govt humbled by Iban Villagers

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Keruah Usit
Jan 21, 10
12:10pm

The Sarawak government’s unpopular ‘Konsep Baru’ or ‘New Concept’ of land development, which encourages private companies to set up vast oil palm plantations on native people’s lands, has been dealt a blow by a landmark High Court decision today.

The High Court of Sabah and Sarawak declared victory to rural Iban farmers from Rumah Madel, in Sebauh, 30km from Bintulu, in a land rights suit filed against Ladang Sawit Bintulu Sdn Bhd Tabung Haji (a major share-owner in the oil palm plantation) and the Sarawak government.suhakam visits bintulu ibans 230807 ngo officialsThe Rumah Madel plaintiffs were represented by land rights advocates Baru Bian and See Chee How.

“This is a victory for all Sarawakians, and for future generations of Malaysians,” said See, outside the High Court. The government has 30 days to appeal the decision.

The state government now faces increased pressure to curb its enthusiastic support of big business - in this case wealthy oil palm companies - taking over the Native Customary Rights (NCR) land of indigenous communities across this vast state. Read more…