
Errant loggers will face stop-work order
Kedah Forestry Department issues warning after a firm was caught felling meranti trees illegally.

Kedah Forestry Department issues warning after a firm was caught felling meranti trees illegally.

The logjam along Balui River blocks river ways, making trips dangerous for locals who rely on it.

FEATURE | Orang Asli are up in arms over rampant logging in Gua Musang.

Wan Junaidi says the pact to reduce emissions from deforestation (REDD) contravenes UN conditions.

Ibrahim Ali suggests a themepark in Kelantan where people can play Tarzan.

They rebuild the blockade after it was demolished by the K'tan Forestry Dept last month.

Salahuddin wants Johor MB to explain if the logging, as claimed by Peka president, is taking place.

They want amicable settlement to end their blockade affecting RM1.6m worth of timber.

UPDATED 12.14PM | The deputy MB is reminded the Temiar are fighting for their livelihood ruined by loggers.

A letter by mysterious duo 'Along' and 'Pandak' made rounds, yet Temiar have never heard of them.

They say such activities at Sungai Gapoi forest would affect the water source of 5,000 people in the area.

Deputy MB Mohd Amar says the state gov’t would find a suitable date for the meeting.

COMMENT | There is such a great potential for eco-tourism involving the Orang Asli.

This following protests from the Orang Asli in the Gua Musang area.

UPDATED 4.55PM | Protesters must not be threatened with arrest for protecting their customary land, says Mohamed Idris.

They were involved in a blockade along a logging trail in the interior of Gua Musang.

This is vital to to prevent a major water crisis, says CM Lim Guan Eng.