Respect rights of indigenous peoples to choose their own chiefs, govt told

KUCHING, Sept 27, 2014: Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia(JOAS), a national umbrella of indigenous organisations from throughout Malaysia, has called on the federal and state governments not to interfere in the appointment of village and community chiefs, and instead to respect the democratic and consensual process of the communities for such appointments and positions.

Are the Dayaks short-changed in the formation of Malaysia?

51st Anniversary of Malaysia: Reflection  by  Dayak  National  Congress (DNC)

As we celebrate the 51st anniversary of the formation Malaysia, Dayak National Congress (DNC) would like to make a short reflection on the current status of the Dayaks in Malaysia.

When the Malaysia proposal was first introduced to the Dayaks in 1962, they opposed it.

First, the proposal brought to them memories of their bitter experiences under the dominion of the Brunei Sultanate and they feared that Malaysia would usher them into a similar situation that is Malay domination. 

Second, they feared that Malaysia would bring about the Islamization of Sarawak.

Third, they feared that under Malaysia they would be economically exploited by their more advanced counterparts, especially from Malaya and Singapore, and be rendered even more economically disadvantaged.

Hard for PAS to remain in PR, says Wong

KUCHING, Sept 26, 2014:  Sarawak DAP Youth said that is getting harder for PAS to remain in the Opposition coalition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) because of its extreme religious views.

Is Sarawak the poorest state or what?

By Simon Peter

KUCHING, Sept 24, 2014: Is Sarawak the poorest state or the third most developed state in Malaysia?

This is the question that Sarawak PKR chief Baru Bian  was asking at a press conference here today.

British filmmaker releases documentary on the Penans, showing their struggle to defend their rainforest home

LONDON, Sept 23, 2014: A new documentary, released online today to coincide with the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples at UN HQ in New York, reveals the trials of life deep in the jungle.

 The film is said to have received over 200,000 views online.