fauna as well as helped in the recognition of the Ulu Papar region as a
'Biosphere Reserve' by UNESCO. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the
government and other related parties to start paying attention and take
action as well as recognize community protocols as a legitimate law,
specifically in Sabah and generally in Malaysia.
The controversial plan to build the Kaiduan Dam which has been a hot
topic since its announcement by the government through the local
newspapers in 2009, has not been given any final decision to this day.
Through the production of this protocol into a book, it will be proven that
the Terian community have their own system and protocols that are based
on traditional knowledge and practices that have been harmonized with
conventional water catchment management in the care of water catchment
areas. It is hoped that relevant parties will see this as an important practice
and change by taking more environmentally-friendly alternatives to obtain
clean water supply and rescind the contruction of Kaiduan Dam.
8|Terian Dusun Community Protocol