# Pahang probes illegal clearing of 7,000ha forest

> Pahang investigates suspected illegal clearing of 7,000 hectares of forest for crops.
- Title: Pahang probes illegal clearing of 7,000ha forest · Malay Mail
- Summary: Pahang investigates suspected illegal clearing of 7,000 hectares of forest for crops. Pahang State Enforcement Unit suspects external syndicates are clearing…
- Keywords: pahang, tasik beras, permanent forest reserve, orang asli, illegal clearing, oil palm, rubber, upnp, national forestry act, enforcement operations, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/19/where-did-tasik-beras-forest-go-pahang-probes-suspected-illegal-clearing-of-7000ha-for-crops/235724
- Published: 2026-09-19T10:02:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pahang, tasik beras, permanent forest reserve, orang asli, illegal clearing, oil palm, rubber, upnp, national forestry act, enforcement operations, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pahang State Enforcement Unit suspects external syndicates are clearing 7,000ha of Tasik Bera forest for oil palm and rubber.