Investor Presentaiton
• Malinau has a long and largely mountainous border with
Sarawak, the border region being difficult to access
from the district centre. In November 2008 people in 3
sub-districts were threatening to move to Malaysia
unless transport was improved. Both transport costs
and basic goods were considered far too expensive.
By January 2009 there was some discussion of the
global crisis, with acknowledgment that new poverty
could emerge with increased unemployment. While
carbon trading and eco-tourism were seen as
possibilities for the future, in a few areas the forest
status was changed so more land could be planted with
food or estate crops.
Meanwhile, three oil palm companies were awaiting
approval to clear forest...View entire presentation