The many conflicting accounts on deforestation in the Baling region which is blamed for the deadly July 4 floods warranted an open investigation through a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), said Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh.

In a statement, Ramkarpal said both Kedah Menteri Besar Sanusi Md Nor and Energy and Natural Resources Minister Takiyuddin Hassan pinned the blame on the...