From Malay Mail · · 50s
Pahang probes illegal clearing of 7,000ha forest
Pahang investigates suspected illegal clearing of 7,000 hectares of forest for crops.
In brief
Pahang investigates suspected illegal clearing of 7,000 hectares of forest for crops. Pahang State Enforcement Unit suspects external syndicates are clearing 7,000ha of Tasik Bera forest for oil palm and rubber. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Pahang probes forest loss
Pahang State Enforcement Unit investigates suspected illegal clearing of 7,000 hectares in Tasik Bera Permanent Forest Reserve.
7,000ha cleared for crops
UPNP suspects illegal clearing of over 7,000 hectares for oil palm and rubber crops.
Integrated operations
160 officers from multiple agencies conducted enforcement since September 14.
Orang Asli exploitation
UPNP suspects external syndicates manipulate Orang Asli community for illegal land clearing.
Arrests made
Five individuals arrested for obstructing enforcement officers on September 15.
Land clearing impact
Areas with six Orang Asli houses cleared up to 404.68 hectares.
What it means
Pahang State Enforcement Unit suspects external syndicates are clearing 7,000ha of Tasik Bera forest for oil palm and rubber.
