Environmental group demands clarity after leader barred from Sarawak

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) has demanded clarification from authorities after its president, Meenakshi Raman, was prevented from entering Sarawak without advance warning or justification.

The environmental advocacy group said Raman was denied entry at the state border with no formal notification of the restriction prior to her arrival. SAM has not disclosed the specific date of the incident or the exact circumstances surrounding the denial.

The organization has raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the decision, questioning the grounds for barring Raman from entering the state. The incident has sparked questions about restrictions on movement and the treatment of civil society representatives in the region.

Sarawak's immigration and entry procedures remain unclear in this instance, with no official statement from state authorities yet released regarding the matter. SAM's call for answers underscores ongoing tensions between environmental groups and state authorities over resource management and development projects in Sarawak.