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Errant loggers will face stop-work order

Errant loggers will face stop-work order

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

Thirty-km logjam in S'wak blamed on commercial logging

Thirty-km logjam in S'wak blamed on commercial logging

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

The simmering disquiet in Gua Musang

The simmering disquiet in Gua Musang

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

'K'tan pact on forest degradation not in line with UN conventions'

'K'tan pact on forest degradation not in line with UN conventions'

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

Perkasa head moots 'jungle Disneyland' as alternative to logging

Perkasa head moots 'jungle Disneyland' as alternative to logging

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

Orang Asli blockade bulldozed and set ablaze

Orang Asli blockade bulldozed and set ablaze

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

No one's above the law, Amanah says on 'royal logging'

No one's above the law, Amanah says on 'royal logging'

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

Orang Asli hope no bloodshed over loggers' threats over blockade

Orang Asli hope no bloodshed over loggers' threats over blockade

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

Mohd Amar's instigation claim is 'dishonest', says Orang Asli NGO

Mohd Amar's instigation claim is 'dishonest', says Orang Asli NGO

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

Orang Asli disown letter claiming they were paid to block loggers

Orang Asli disown letter claiming they were paid to block loggers

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

Pelangai villagers in Pahang want logging activities stopped

Pelangai villagers in Pahang want logging activities stopped

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

Kelantan to meet Orang Asli on forest reserve issue

Kelantan to meet Orang Asli on forest reserve issue

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

Kelantan losing its forest land to extensive logging

Kelantan losing its forest land to extensive logging

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

Logging operators in Balah forest reserve get temporary stop-work order

Logging operators in Balah forest reserve get temporary stop-work order

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

SAM: Claims of cops aiding loggers against Orang Asli must be probed

SAM: Claims of cops aiding loggers against Orang Asli must be probed

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

Orang Asli trio lodges report over arrest by 'bogus' police officers

Orang Asli trio lodges report over arrest by 'bogus' police officers

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

Ban logging in Kedah forest reserves, Penang urges Zahid

Ban logging in Kedah forest reserves, Penang urges Zahid

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