The local people in Malaysia stopped a mega-hydroelectric dam and a coal mine, and defeated one of the biggest logging multi nationals in court, and forced Samling Berhad off their customary lands. It’s a constant battle but they can and do win. The perception that there’s nothing they can do is not helping them
Thank you for this! The advancement of Progress always requires the Little People to be sidelined and ignored and absolutely have no place at the table. It's always been that way, but it's time for that to end. Will that cut into profits? YES!
Cris Lang is a great man, I am in awe of how he finds the courage to keep going. This is a very clear report that shows how weak indigenous people are in the face of power. All the promised monies and support are fake and it seems to me there is little to nothing the local people can do. Perhaps I am wrong?
Please accept my apologies for expressing this perception. The indigenous frontline protectors are true heros. It was unthinking and callous of me to question the efficacy of their actions which I honour. Sorry my bad...
The local people in Malaysia stopped a mega-hydroelectric dam and a coal mine, and defeated one of the biggest logging multi nationals in court, and forced Samling Berhad off their customary lands. It’s a constant battle but they can and do win. The perception that there’s nothing they can do is not helping them
Thank you for this! The advancement of Progress always requires the Little People to be sidelined and ignored and absolutely have no place at the table. It's always been that way, but it's time for that to end. Will that cut into profits? YES!
Cris Lang is a great man, I am in awe of how he finds the courage to keep going. This is a very clear report that shows how weak indigenous people are in the face of power. All the promised monies and support are fake and it seems to me there is little to nothing the local people can do. Perhaps I am wrong?
You are wrong, but it’s understandable. That perception does not help front line defenders though, and isn’t good for morale. We are not helpless
Please accept my apologies for expressing this perception. The indigenous frontline protectors are true heros. It was unthinking and callous of me to question the efficacy of their actions which I honour. Sorry my bad...