Sarawak: Natives Win Right To Appeal In The Federal Court

Sarawak: Natives Win Right To Appeal In The Federal Court   2 cases involving several indigenous communities affected by the Bakun Dam (Bato Bagi & Others V State Government of Sarawak) and a proposed pulp mill factory in Tatau (Jalang Ak Paran v State Government of Sarawak & Another) won the right to appeal at the Federal Court. The cases involving 5 longhouses in Upper Balui and 1 longhouse in Tatau were heard at the Federal Court today before a panel of 3 judges.   The Bakun dam...

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