Timber firm keeps millions offshore, as Penan mount blockades to save forest
Editor's note: The earlier story made reference to Samling Power as part of the Samling Group in Malaysia. This was an error and the reference has been removed. We apologise for the mistake.
PANDORA PAPERS | Before the break of dawn, Lunai Pada was already up to get ready for her day.
She lives in the village of Long Pakan, a small Penan community in the Middle Baram region located some 150km from the nearest town, Miri.
After a simple breakfast, Lunai travels into the nearby forest to collect ratan to make handicrafts for sale...
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