Tracts of Kelantan's forest reserve will cease being 'environmentally sensitive areas' - ministry.

Nik Nazmi says his ministry is identifying several suitable locations in the Federal Territories.

Mining activities will disrupt forest biodiversity and its functions. 

This is to avoid any untoward incidents during monsoon season.

Group doubts the ability of the state govt to administer forestry affairs.

Rimba Disclosure Project says the media 'misrepresented' the issue.

Quantum for the compensation will be studied by the relevant ministry.

Asking states to do so is not enough, says Bukit Lanjan rep.

If logging activities not controlled, it will cause mud floods, says Saarani Mohamad.

Such actions will only hinder efforts to promote green recovery efforts.

A further 3,790.54ha of its permanent forest reserve will be gazetted under the National Forestry Act 1984, says CM Chow Kon Yeow.

Selangor govt has prioritised development at the expense of forests and animals.

The environmental NGOs want the practice abolished in the upcoming Malaysian Forestry Policy.