plans to implement the carbon credit project in the region of three villages in Marudi—Logan Entasan, Lobang Kompeni, and Sungai Brit. Instead, they say it poses a serious threat to their customary land rights and violates their ownership. has failed to provide detailed information about the carbon credit project, including its scope and implementation process. On January 27, 2025, SaraCarbon responded to the protest letter from 15 villages, claiming that the carbon credit project would not affect the villagers as the designated project area is located on peatlands and wetlands. We must be more alert and prepared to resist.”The controversy surrounding SaraCarbon’s carbon credit project in Marudi highlights the ongoing conflict between indigenous customary land rights and development projects.