Kluang District Officer Jamaludin A Hamid has ordered the operator of the durian project on Gunung Lambak in Kluang, Johor to stop site clearing - and work on land restoration within three months.

Jamaludin also said the company, Steadfast Properties Sdn Bhd, has to submit an environmental impact assessment (EIA) since the durian planting project is located on a sloped area.

This came after the durian project drew backlash among local residents as they were worried about potential landslides and floods.