World's Most Dangerous Roads - Borneo: Jungle Trap

00:00 Borneo, the fourth largest island globally, has emerged as a poignant symbol of an imbalanced struggle against powerful corporations exploiting its resources, disregarding the well-being of its people, biodiversity, and ecosystems.
03:08 Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei collectively inhabit this remarkable island.
04:50 Armed, every resident of Borneo stands prepared.
10:42 Ancient beliefs dictate that spirits dwell within each tree.
13:10 Once renowned for headhunting, the island's inhabitants now live harmoniously.
13:59 Ali sustains himself by selling birds in the market.
19:48 Borneo faces an imminent ecological catastrophe, having lost a staggering 85% of its primary forests.
21:05 The timber derived from these forests is renowned as the world's most resilient.
24:24 Battling the downpour, he maneuvers through a treacherous muddy road.
28:11 In the Derawan archipelago, locals fervently pray that oil exploration will spare their idyllic home from destruction.
32:37 The inhabitants of this archipelago are affectionately known as sea gypsies.
35:30 As he traverses with a load of timber, the road grows increasingly perilous.
41:00 Logs are transported by floating them on waterways.
44:55 However, occasionally, the forest reclaims the land, erasing all traces of human presence.