Sarawak: Sarawakian Arrested For Protecting His Own Land

Sarawak: Sarawakian Arrested For Protecting His Own Land   Sahabat Alam Malaysia is concerned regarding the recent arrest of an Iban, Liam Rengga, from Rumah Kilat in Sungai Senga, Pandan-Sebauh, Bintulu on Nov 23 under Section 307(1) of the Penal Code.   We have cause for concern over this latest arrest of a Sarawak indigenous community activist, as Section 307(1) carries a very serious charge of attempted murder. It carries a sentence of between 10 to 20 years of jail, and a fine.   The...

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