7 August 2024

On Today Show — Mutang Tuo, Head of Long Iman Penan Village, Mulu – Shin Yang Intimidates Penan Villagers Over Carbon Trading Opposition — Diog Dios, the head of the PKR Puncak Borneo branch – Diog Dios Criticizes Government's Approach to Teacher Training and Employment — Jeffery Baudi, Resident Representative of SFI Housing Park – Fundraising Run Seeks to End Water Woes for SFI Workers Topik Pada Hari Ini — Mutang Tuo, Ketua Kampung Penan Long Iman, Mulu – Shin Yang Mengugut Penduduk Penan Berhubung Penentangan Perdagangan Karbon — Diog Dios, Ketua Cabang PKR Puncak Borneo – Diog Dios Mengkritik Pendekatan Kerajaan Terhadap Latihan dan Pengambilan Guru — Jeffery Baudi, Wakil Residen Taman Perumahan SFI – Larian Amal Bertujuan Mengakhiri Masalah Air bagi Pekerja SFI ----------------- Mutang Tuo, Head of Long Iman Penan Village, Mulu. *Shin Yang Intimidates Penan Villagers Over Carbon Trading Opposition* Mutang Tuo, the head of Long Iman village, shared with RFS that the residents of Long Iman (more than 60 households) are striving to repair their houses, which were severely damaged by heavy floods. According to Mutang, major floods now occur two or three times a year, which he attributes to logging and farming activities in the Mulu area. The main logging companies operating in the Tutoh river area are Shin Yang and Samling. When floods hit, piles of logs get washed away, demolishing their houses. Mutang also mentioned that there used to be a plywood processing factory upstream, which has now closed. Mutang highlighted three primary concerns troubling the community: 1. The carbon trading project 2. The construction of the Tutoh Dam 3. The expansion of Taman Negara Mulu up to Long Besanan He explained that the proposed expansion of the Mulu National Park is very close to the Penan people's settlement, only 30 minutes by boat. The community objects to this expansion because it encroaches on their hunting grounds and areas where they gather forest products for crafts. They also oppose the construction of the cascading Tutoh Dam, as it would take away their land. Additionally, they are against the carbon trading project due to the anticipated legal restrictions on their movement. A few days ago, representatives from Shin Yang began investigating the villagers. Those who signed a form opposing the carbon trading project are allegedly being threatened with court action. Shin Yang representatives visit the village almost every week to intimidate those who oppose the project. Mutang emphasized that Shin Yang and Samling should compensate the community every time a flood occurs, as these floods are a direct result of the logging activities. -----------------------------