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MP SPEAKS | RM500m for Forest Scheme must not touch forest reserves

MP SPEAKS | RM500m for Forest Scheme must not touch forest reserves

'There were no safeguards against conversion of well-stocked forests into monoculture timber plantations.'

Logging project: Three nabbed for alleged RM3m bribery

Logging project: Three nabbed for alleged RM3m bribery

This is in relation to a logging project worth more than RM27 million in Pahang, five years ago.

Report: Perak suspends logging at Hulu Chepam after Orang Asli protest

Report: Perak suspends logging at Hulu Chepam after Orang Asli protest

The state Forestry Dept issued the order after a meeting among the authorities, the logging company and representatives of the tribe.

Loggers return to disputed zones, says Orang Asli watchdog

Loggers return to disputed zones, says Orang Asli watchdog

The Centre for Orang Asli Concerns says logging activities in Perak and K'tan have commenced since the recovery MCO took effect on June 10.

20 illegal logging, mining activities during MCO foiled in Pahang

20 illegal logging, mining activities during MCO foiled in Pahang

Seven cases were found in Kuantan, four in Raub, and three each in Rompin, Temerloh and Lipis.
LETTER | Kedah state gov’t should prioritise protection of Ulu Muda Forest

LETTER | Kedah state gov’t should prioritise protection of Ulu Muda Forest

The state government should develop other sustainable sources of revenue instead of continuing logging activities in the forest.

Ulu Muda logging threatens water supply to 4 mil people, Kedah told

Ulu Muda logging threatens water supply to 4 mil people, Kedah told

MyHutan claimed users across Perlis, Kedah, and Penang may be affected.
Swapping logging concessions a step backward, NGO tells Kedah MB

Swapping logging concessions a step backward, NGO tells Kedah MB

The Kedah gov't is mulling to compensate logging companies for concessions cancelled by the previous Harapan gov't with replacement concessions.

Logging concession damages claims in Kedah reaches RM1.5b - Kedah MB

Logging concession damages claims in Kedah reaches RM1.5b - Kedah MB

Muhammad Sanusi says the claims previously stood at RM1 billion.

Mukhriz: PAS-led Kedah gov't lying about RM1bil suit to justify logging concessions

Mukhriz: PAS-led Kedah gov't lying about RM1bil suit to justify logging concessions

The former menteri besar claims that no company, individually or collectively, had demanded compensation of up to RM1 billion.

Kedah told to seek federal funding to pay loggers, protect forests

Kedah told to seek federal funding to pay loggers, protect forests

Loggers need to be paid or given replacement forests due to withdrawal of their concessions by previous state gov't.

Kedah gov't not awarding new logging concessions - MB's office

Kedah gov't not awarding new logging concessions - MB's office

The MB's remarks on the matter were on resolving existing issues carried over from the previous Harapan administration.

YOURSAY | It’s not often PAS leaders talk about the environment

YOURSAY | It’s not often PAS leaders talk about the environment

‘It should push ‘green’ sermons amongst the religiously-inclined.’

Kelantan forestry ISO expired in 2016, forest management cert withdrawn

Kelantan forestry ISO expired in 2016, forest management cert withdrawn

The withdrawal was due to the failure to resolve a major non-conformity raised in a surveillance audit.

Logging: Mkini stands by report on environment minister

Logging: Mkini stands by report on environment minister

Environment Ministry issues statement claiming report inaccurate but did not specify what the error was.

Report of Tuan Ibrahim defending logging activities inaccurate - ministry

Report of Tuan Ibrahim defending logging activities inaccurate - ministry

Environment Ministry says logging activities come under the jurisdiction of state governments.
New environment minister defends logging in Kelantan

New environment minister defends logging in Kelantan

Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man says the east coast state has ISO certification compared to other states.

MACC arrests former state customs director in crackdown

MACC arrests former state customs director in crackdown

Its chief Latheefa Koya says a substantial amount of monies was also seized.
The haze has gone, but the plight of Perak's Orang Asli hasn't

The haze has gone, but the plight of Perak's Orang Asli hasn't

LETTER | Unchecked logging activities still encroaching into their ancestral homeland.
Mulu natives file lawsuit to halt logging near national park

Mulu natives file lawsuit to halt logging near national park

Representatives from 10 Penan and Berawan villages take legal action against concessionaire Radiant Lagoon.

Is Perak denying the land rights of the Orang Asli?

Is Perak denying the land rights of the Orang Asli?

COMMENT | Some frequently asked questions on Orang Asli 'ancestral land' answered.

Perak MB claims 'misunderstanding' over Orang Asli land denial

Perak MB claims 'misunderstanding' over Orang Asli land denial

Faizal also says that blockades are set up by splinter groups who only recently moved onto the land.

Logging activities at Kg Tasik Cunex ordered to cease immediately

Logging activities at Kg Tasik Cunex ordered to cease immediately

The order will be in place until discussions between state gov't and Orang Asli community have been completed. 

Perak MB temporarily halts logging in Orang Asli area after meeting Waytha, AG

Perak MB temporarily halts logging in Orang Asli area after meeting Waytha, AG

Ahmad Faizal Azumu had come under criticism over his refusal to recognise Orang Asli customary land and his defence of logging activities in their area.