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— Gereng Jadum - Spokesperson for Penan Murum – Sudden Layoffs at Danum Sinar: Penan Workers Fight for Their Rights
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— Gereng Jadum - Jurucakap Penan Murum – Pemberhentian Mendadak di Danum Sinar: Pekerja Penan Berjuang untuk Hak Mereka
— Komeok Joe, CEO dan Pengasas Keruan – Penan dari Ba Data Bila Menyeru Campur Tangan Kerajaan Terhadap Aktiviti Pembalakan
— Agnes Padan, Aktivis dari Lawas – Anak dari Perkahwinan Campur Melihat Penambahbaikan dalam Proses Permohonan IC
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Gereng Jadum - Spokesperson for Penan Murum
*Sudden Layoffs at Danum Sinar: Penan Workers Fight for Their Rights*
Gereng provided an update regarding the case of 126 Penan Murum workers who were suddenly dismissed by the Danum Sinar Palm Oil Plantation company, citing the closure of two plantations where they worked. The two plantations in question are Kelayan Plantation and Lakin Plantation. Three days ago, the lawyer representing the Penan workers informed that the company is willing to pay compensation to the dismissed workers, calculated at 20 days per year and paid at RM57.69 per day. This means that each worker is entitled to compensation of RM1,153.80 multiplied by the number of years worked. For those who worked for 6 years, they will receive RM6,922.80, while those who worked for 4 years will receive RM4,615.20.
The Penan workers reluctantly accepted this compensation because the amount is very small, and Danum Sinar refuses to pay 3 months' salary for the sudden termination, even though it had been agreed upon in previous discussions. The Penan community is appealing to Danum Sinar to be given contracts in the remaining plantations so they can continue their livelihood.
The process of collecting palm fruits in the supposedly closed Lakin and Kelayan Plantations will be carried out by Indonesian workers without valid work permits and by the remaining 86 Penan workers still employed. These remaining workers are still working in Jabon Plantation and Marong 1 and 2 Plantations, which are also owned by Danum Sinar.
"We will continue to demand the 3 months' salary for the sudden termination. We will refer this matter to the Sarawak Department of Labour," said Gereng.
