The Penan in Sarawak

These photos were taken in Belaga near to the Bakun and Murum dams area.I only show the photos of the Penan we visited where church's missionaries, helpers trying to educate them to be more able to adapt to the social lives and fast changing environment of Sarawak. The settlement of this Penan in this area don't have any sanitation in their home. No toilet and wash room in their hut! When asked where they poo and pee, they told me any where convenient. They will need to learn and be taught about hygiene. No doubt over the years their living standard improve from aids from the timber camps. They used to roam around the forest and built shelter on top the trees(some still do in some part of the interior Sarawak forest). The progress will also depend on how fast they want to learn and catch up and expose themselves with the rest of the Sarawak people.

Climbing the staircase with ease for these kids.