KUCHING: In a decision that comes as a huge blow to the natives, the Federal Court has ruled that Dayaks cannot claim land and forests next to their cultivated farmlands as their own.
In a majority judgment, three senior judges made the landmark ruling saying that there was no law in Sarawak that allows customary rights claims by the Dayaks over forest reserves (pulau galau) and communal land or territorial domain (pemakai menoa).
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
