Award is testament to my father, says Penan man
KUALA LUMPUR: Nick Kelesau of Long Kerong, Sarawak, has every reason to be proud. He was selected by his Penan community to receive the Suaram Human Rights Award on their behalf.
He received the award yesterday from Suaram executive director Yap Swee Seng at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall here,
The award was significant to Nick as his father, Tuai Kampung Kelesau Naan, who died last year at the age of 70, was headman of the Penan community of Ulu Baram, Sarawak.
He rallied the villagers to prevent loggers from entering their forests and stopped bulldozers and chainsaws.
While checking on traps in October last year, the elder disappeared and could not be found despite an extensive search. His broken remains were found two months later.
"This award is testament to all that my father did to help our community retain our rights," said Nick.
He is continuing his father's legacy by holding discussions with logging companies on the community's land rights.
The award was started nine years ago to recognise efforts by local communities in promoting human rights.
For the fourth time, the award was shared by two bodies -- the Penans of Ulu Baram and the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf).
The winners received RM1,000 each, a trophy and a certificate.
The award was significant to Nick as his father, Tuai Kampung Kelesau Naan, who died last year at the age of 70, was headman of the Penan community of Ulu Baram, Sarawak.
He rallied the villagers to prevent loggers from entering their forests and stopped bulldozers and chainsaws.
While checking on traps in October last year, the elder disappeared and could not be found despite an extensive search. His broken remains were found two months later.
He is continuing his father's legacy by holding discussions with logging companies on the community's land rights.
The award was started nine years ago to recognise efforts by local communities in promoting human rights.
For the fourth time, the award was shared by two bodies -- the Penans of Ulu Baram and the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf).
The winners received RM1,000 each, a trophy and a certificate.
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