#logging

S'wak vows to eradicate illegal logging 'down to its roots': Deputy minister

S'wak vows to eradicate illegal logging 'down to its roots': Deputy minister

81 investigations initiated from May to October this year, Len says.
Logging tycoon and media mogul Tiong Hiew King dies at 91

Logging tycoon and media mogul Tiong Hiew King dies at 91

Nonagenarian was also a dedicated community leader.
Save Rivers rebuts 'for-profit company' label in lawsuit vs S'wak govt

Save Rivers rebuts 'for-profit company' label in lawsuit vs S'wak govt

Group denies profit motive allegation, urges Sarawak to respect judicial review.
EIA: Not logging 1.8k football fields of forest will protect Orang Asli, wildlife

EIA: Not logging 1.8k football fields of forest will protect Orang Asli, wildlife

58pct surveyed support development project for economic benefits, 19.4pct oppose.
Integrity Commission visits Temerloh following logging report

Integrity Commission visits Temerloh following logging report

To strengthen enforcement efforts in forestry sector, Asliza says.
Logging violations: FSC finding not conclusive, Samling clarifies

Logging violations: FSC finding not conclusive, Samling clarifies

'Satellite imagery, Geographic Information System analysis were insufficient.'
PSM wants end to Perak MB's 'absolute power' in approving logging

PSM wants end to Perak MB's 'absolute power' in approving logging

AYER KUNING | Bawani cites plantation project in Kledang Saiong forest reserve.
COMMENT | In Kg Kelaik, protecting the forest act of political resistance

COMMENT | In Kg Kelaik, protecting the forest act of political resistance

Legal and governance frameworks fail to protect Orang Asli rights.
Timber scheme: Samling withdraws concessions, S'wak natives celebrate

Timber scheme: Samling withdraws concessions, S'wak natives celebrate

Firm rep tells community it's abandoning logging there after persistent local resistance.
LETTER | Stop EIA approvals, probe DOE over forest destruction

LETTER | Stop EIA approvals, probe DOE over forest destruction

What's the point of a DOE that doesn't look out for the environment?
'Police report' by Sabah Dept leaves Rewcastle-Brown perplexed

'Police report' by Sabah Dept leaves Rewcastle-Brown perplexed

Sarawak Report's articles on illegal logging are being disputed.
Sabah Dept denies illegal logging allegations by Sarawak Report

Sabah Dept denies illegal logging allegations by Sarawak Report

'Sabah Forestry Department will lodge a police report.'
No more 'timber politics' in Sarawak - Abang Johari

No more 'timber politics' in Sarawak - Abang Johari

Premier says there are alternative ways to develop the economy.
COMMENT | Anwar must insist on probe into Taib’s massive wealth

COMMENT | Anwar must insist on probe into Taib’s massive wealth

Many were likely complicit, especially in logging industry.
Forestry Dept says no illegal logging, encroachment in Ulu Muda - Nik Nazmi

Forestry Dept says no illegal logging, encroachment in Ulu Muda - Nik Nazmi

Investigation however will continue following complaints from NGOs.
Penans want 'no logging zone' after Samling's timber cert reinstated

Penans want 'no logging zone' after Samling's timber cert reinstated

We are the last nomads and guardians of the forest, says Penan community.
Report warns against Sarawak timber over 'flawed' sustainability certs

Report warns against Sarawak timber over 'flawed' sustainability certs

Samling Group, however, says allegations are 'recycled'.
'When it rains, our water turns to tea' - Orang Asli's patience wears thin

'When it rains, our water turns to tea' - Orang Asli's patience wears thin

If logging not halted, spokesperson says villagers will stage a protest.
MTCC withdraws Samling's forest certificate in Sarawak

MTCC withdraws Samling's forest certificate in Sarawak

Samling fails to prove effective corrective actions for issues found in audits, group claims. 
Govt leaders with land, logging permits will be dropped - PM

Govt leaders with land, logging permits will be dropped - PM

Not an inch of public land nor a piece of timber, Anwar says.
Logging row: RimbaWatch urges police to free Orang Asli protester

Logging row: RimbaWatch urges police to free Orang Asli protester

The man was arrested after allegedly confronting a company representative.
Deputy MB: Kelantan to move away from logging, focus on mining minerals

Deputy MB: Kelantan to move away from logging, focus on mining minerals

The state has an abundance of natural resources, says Amar.
Two Penan villages refuse to participate in timber audit

Two Penan villages refuse to participate in timber audit

‘We have suffered enough due to logging, sustainable or not.’ 
Loopholes in timber cert scheme raise questions of greenwashing

Loopholes in timber cert scheme raise questions of greenwashing

Scheme meant to ensure sustainable practices, but affected Orang Asli have doubts.