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UPDATED 4.50PM | The loggers have again dismantled blockades set up by Orang Asli natives in Kampung Sungai Papan.

The blockade had been torn down earlier today by loggers with police present.

Orang Asli men arrested after the loggers, with police assistance, removed a blockade set up at Temiars' customary land.

UPDATED 3.30PM | COAC: Villagers report that loggers, with assistance from police, have taken down Temiar's blockade.

UPDATED 6PM | Xavier points out that it was previously agreed that land would fall under state purview.

PARLIAMENT | Minister says that it is the responsibility of state gov'ts to comply with the guidelines.

Deputy MB Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah says this has been confirmed by several agencies.

This is not a cowboy country, he says.

Centre for Orang Asli Concern claims ‘pro-logging’ state gov’t personnel were responsible.

LETTER | The idea that it can be transformed overnight by the adoption of the 'latest technology' is unrealistic.

Conservation activists claim deforestation near Mulu National Park is accelerating to alter landscape before politicians take action.

Acting Perak police chief states that the Kg Tasik Cunex case will not be investigated further.

It mirrors the situation on the east coast, where Gua Musang Orang Asli accuse the PAS state govt of the same.

Kelantan Forestry Department director Zahari Ibrahim says it's an annual practice to halt logging during the monsoon season.

LETTER | Clearing forests for palm oil or any other agricultural crop is unacceptable and must stop.

They seek Mahathir's help to protect their ancestral land from logging and plantation companies.

COMMENT | The state must safeguard the rights of the Orang Asli in Kelantan, and impose a moratorium on logging in forest reserves.

'No use playing nice with a government that is oppressing its own people,' says state Harapan Youth chief.

Dep't director Mohd Hizamri denies allegations that logging contaminated water source for Kampung Kuala Kenau.

The state department insists the meeting with the K'tan caretaker gov't today did not discuss logging.

Loggers have now resorted to logging the surrounding areas.

State deputy MB says JKOASM is behind the blockades and customary land protests by the Orang Asli in the state.