Forests & Biodiversity

Abolish the establishment of forest plantations (monoculture plantations) in permanent reserved forests in Peninsular Malaysia

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the decision made at the 79th National Land Council (MTN) Meeting held on 2 December 2021, which had agreed in principle with the implementation of a 15-year moratorium on approvals for new forest plantations (monoculture plantations) in permanent reserved forests (PRF) in Peninsular Malaysia. However, this moratorium is insufficient and …

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Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Part 6: Native customary land rights in Sarawak Around the world, the indigenous customary land rights have been the source of confusion for the modern nation state. In this article, we will discuss the legal framework for the native customary land rights in Sarawak. For more information on the violations of the native customary land …

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Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Part 5: Orang Asli customary land rights in Peninsular Malaysia Around the world, the indigenous customary land rights have been the source of confusion for the modern nation state. In this article, we will discuss the legal framework for the Orang Asli customary land rights in Peninsular Malaysia. For more information on the violations of …

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Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Part 4: Resolve, remedy, reforms Around the world, the indigenous customary land rights have been a source of confusion for the modern nation state. When the violations of such rights have become systemic, how do we move forward to resolve the situation? What are the most effective remedies to end the violations? This article will …

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Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Part 3: Systemic violations require system change Around the world, the indigenous customary land rights have been a source of confusion for the modern nation state. However, this confusion does not stop the systemic violations of the rights and encroachments on indigenous customary territories; in fact the ignorance on the nature, features and extent of …

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Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Part 2: Federal constitution and landmark judicial decisions Around the world, the indigenous customary land rights have been a source of confusion for the modern nation state. Does the modern legal system acknowledge land and property rights that are based on customs instead of documents? Can customs bestow the rights to land and properties for …

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Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Part 1: Origins of the rights of the first peoples Around the world, the indigenous customary land rights have been a source of confusion for the modern nation state. Who exactly are the indigenous peoples? What are the origins of the indigenous customary land rights? What are the features, organisation and constitution of such rights? …

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PHSKLU welcomes Selangor’s decision to revoke degazettement of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR)

The Pertahankan Hutan Simpan Kuala Langat Utara (PHSKLU) Coalition welcomes the decision of the Selangor state government to revoke the degazettement of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR). At the same time, we urge the state government to promptly expedite the regazettement of KLNFR and enhance community management of the forest, as well as …

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Save the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve

Selangor government agency destroys part of replacement forest reserve linked to degazettement of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve

Statement issued by the Coalition for the Protection of Selangor Forests (CPSF) of which SAM is a member of SELANGOR, 5 September 2021: The Coalition for the Protection of Selangor Forests (CPSF) calls for urgent action to revoke the degazettement of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR) and take action against the Selangor State Agriculture …

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Degazetting of KLNFR highly irresponsible

Only a few hours ago, SAM sadly learnt that the Selangor state government has decided to continue with its proposal to degazette the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR) to make way for commercial development on what is now one of the last remaining peat forests in the south of Selangor. We are extremely outraged …

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Abolish the establishment of forest plantations (monoculture plantations) in permanent reserved forests in Peninsular Malaysia

Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

Indigenous customary land rights and the modern legal system

PHSKLU welcomes Selangor’s decision to revoke degazettement of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR)

Selangor government agency destroys part of replacement forest reserve linked to degazettement of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve

Degazetting of KLNFR highly irresponsible

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