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Pahang Forestry issues stop-work order on logging activities

Pahang Forestry issues stop-work order on logging activities

This came into effect yesterday, Jan 3.

MP appeals to Agong to act against those who misuse his name for logging

MP appeals to Agong to act against those who misuse his name for logging

'His Majesty's name is being sullied by those who are irresponsible.'
ADUN SPEAKS | Recent floods in Pahang: Landslides or logging or both

ADUN SPEAKS | Recent floods in Pahang: Landslides or logging or both

Illegal logging was not to blame for the floods.
Perak follows logging rules in permanent forest reserves - MB

Perak follows logging rules in permanent forest reserves - MB

Saarani says 33,000ha approved for tree felling under 12th Malaysia Plan.

Indigenous communities launch signature campaign against logging in Baram

Indigenous communities launch signature campaign against logging in Baram

Petition demands stop to logging of ancestral land due to misleading certification.

COMMENT | Give our rainforest chance to breathe and rejuvenate

COMMENT | Give our rainforest chance to breathe and rejuvenate

We don't want to wipe out our biodiversity like Brazil.

Samling denies stand-off with Penan villagers, says 56 chiefs consent to logging

Samling denies stand-off with Penan villagers, says 56 chiefs consent to logging

'At no point did Samling issue threats against the villagers.'

Penan community blocks timber company's entry into disputed forest area

Penan community blocks timber company's entry into disputed forest area

State govt urged to safeguard Sarawak's last remaining primary forests.

DAP, GPS leaders fume over Rajang River logjam

DAP, GPS leaders fume over Rajang River logjam

They recall the previous clogging in 2010 which disturbed water supply.

LETTER | Call for logging moratorium to tackle climate change

LETTER | Call for logging moratorium to tackle climate change

This is a good step towards preventing disasters.

Kedah MB denies floods in Gunung Jerai area caused by logging activities

Kedah MB denies floods in Gunung Jerai area caused by logging activities

Floods caused by water surges from the waterfall areas, Sanusi says.

Save Rivers suit not meant to undermine mediation with natives: Samling Group

Save Rivers suit not meant to undermine mediation with natives: Samling Group

Suit due to NGO repeating compliance allegations against it, firm adds.

Two timber firms suing NGO Save Rivers for defamation

Two timber firms suing NGO Save Rivers for defamation

They claim articles on the NGO's website are defamatory.

Govt urged to put permanent moratorium on mining, logging in forests

Govt urged to put permanent moratorium on mining, logging in forests

PSM says such activities will only damage the country's lush rainforests.

Samling denies wrongdoing over Sarawak logging concessions

Samling denies wrongdoing over Sarawak logging concessions

This comes after Penan in affected areas complained about alleged lack of transparency.

Int'l NGOs express concern over 'legal threats' against Sarawak villagers

Int'l NGOs express concern over 'legal threats' against Sarawak villagers

Subsidiaries of logging giant say they can take legal action against local communities.

Rural Sarawak communities lodge complaint against logging firm

Rural Sarawak communities lodge complaint against logging firm

They want timber giant Samling Group to disclose all reports about two logging concessions.

LETTER | Biodiversity loss a cause for alarm

LETTER | Biodiversity loss a cause for alarm

If we do not take steps to protect our forests, it will result in irreparable harm to our ecosystem.

April 6 decision on whether logging firms can cite villagers, lawyer for contempt

April 6 decision on whether logging firms can cite villagers, lawyer for contempt

Logging companies contend lawyer violated injunction by seeking information from forestry officer.

Logging firms apply to cite villagers, lawyer for contempt

Logging firms apply to cite villagers, lawyer for contempt

They claim the lawyer violated an injunction by seeking information from a forestry officer.
ADUN SPEAKS | Threat of muddy water — an excuse for logging in Kedah?

ADUN SPEAKS | Threat of muddy water — an excuse for logging in Kedah?

The Kedah menteri besar is only interested in the flow of money coming from logging.

Kedah MB clears air over logging and felling

Kedah MB clears air over logging and felling

Muhammad Sanusi says Kedah has not given any fresh approval for logging since it came to power last year.

Citing climate crisis, Abim calls for blanket moratorium on logging activities

Citing climate crisis, Abim calls for blanket moratorium on logging activities

Forest the most effective tool to trap carbon dioxide, points out its president.

Kedah MB: Rare earth discovery not an excuse for logging

Kedah MB: Rare earth discovery not an excuse for logging

Sanusi says there are no more trees to be logged in the area where the mineral is found anyway.