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— Tr. Keliang ak Suat, Head of Merakai Village, Gedong, Serian – Merakai Village Faces Corporate Aggression: Residents Demand Compensation for NCR Land
— Maria Nexion from Ba Data Bila, Upper Baram – Ba Data Bila Villagers Stand Against Logging, Demand Action from Sarawak Premier
— Mr. Lau, a member of the SUPP Youth Wing from Jakar, Sarikei – SUPP Youth Criticizes Ignored Plea Over Pan Borneo Highway Rerouting
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— Tr. Keliang ak Suat, Ketua Kampung Merakai, Gedong, Serian – Kampung Merakai Berhadapan dengan Serangan Korporat: Penduduk Menuntut Pampasan untuk Tanah NCR
— Maria Nexion dari Ba Data Bila, Hulu Baram – Penduduk Ba Data Bila Berdiri Menentang Pembalakan, Menuntut Tindakan dari Premier Sarawak
— Encik Lau, ahli Sayap Pemuda SUPP dari Jakar, Sarikei – Pemuda SUPP Mengkritik Rayuan yang Diabaikan Berhubung Pengalihan Laluan Lebuhraya Pan Borneo
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Tr. Keliang ak Suat, Head of Merakai Village, Gedong, Serian
*Merakai Village Faces Corporate Aggression: Residents Demand Compensation for NCR Land*
Merakai village residents have set up a blockade to prevent the Tridewind Melor Gemilang plantation company from harvesting palm oil. The blockade was initiated after the company, which claimed to be in a joint venture with the people of Merakai village, failed to deliver on its promise to return a portion of the revenue to the villagers who own the land.
Tr. Keliang ak Suat said that, the blockade has been in place for 2 months and 20 days. Yesterday, the company reportedly sent 60 individuals armed with sharp weapons and clubs to dismantle the blockade under the guise of negotiation. Feeling threatened, the villagers acted aggressively to defend their blockade. No discussion took place, and the residents are demanding compensation for their NCR land, which is part of the Melor Gemilang oil palm plantation area. If compensation is not paid, they insist that the land be returned to them.
The village head has stated that the blockade will not be lifted until their demands are met. The villagers are aware that the company may continue to apply pressure and bring more thugs in the future, so they are calling on activists in Sarawak, Malaysia, and internationally for support. Keliang ak Suat expressed gratitude to RFS for providing a platform to voice their concerns.
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