Land clearing for ECRL does not involve de-gazettement of forest reserves - MRL
MRL has obtained the permit so that its contractors could enter the forest reserve to carry out licensed activities related to the ECRL.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Landslide due to soil movement, no logging or land clearing activities involved - Selangor MB
Amirudin said his check found that the area was an open zone and there were no complaints of suspicious activities involving the area.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Development in slope area requires approved EIA report - DOE
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and approved EIA report are required for any development or land clearing in an area with slope greater than or equal to 25 degrees, but less than 35 degrees.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Illegal settlers can be fined up to RM1 million under new law
The amendment was made after it was found the existing legislation which the government adopted, failed to have significant impact on offenders.
Wed Jan 25 2017
#MorningBrief: Top 5 news (29 Dec)
Here is the list of key news you need to know today.
Thu Dec 29 2016
Land clearing can have adverse effect on environment - PEKA
Deforestation at the Hulu Teranum Forest reserve carried out by a government agency for the past 10 months, can adversely affect the environment and surrounding population.
Wed Dec 28 2016
KL to Jakarta: The haze now hitting Malaysia
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry will inform neighbouring country Indonesia that land clearing and forest fires in central Sumatra have brought haze to some parts of Malaysia.
Thu Aug 18 2016
Cameron Highlands: Wan Junaidi slams Palanivel
Datuk Seri G. Palanivel should have acted on the illegal land exploitation in Cameron Highlands when he was the minister in charge.
Sun May 29 2016
Companies involved in encroachment at Cameron Highlands to be blacklisted
The council would be proposing to the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) that the owners of such entities should be blacklisted from setting up new companies in future.
Fri Apr 01 2016
JPAM will help to curb illegal land clearing at Cameron Highlands
The Civil Defence Department will assist other enforcement agencies in patrolling areas where land clearing is prohibited.
Sat Mar 12 2016
Effort from all parties needed to prevent massive floods from recurring
Though unusually heavy rainfall in Ulu Kelantan was said to be the main cause of the flood, other factors must be looked into holistically to identify what could have aggravated the situation.
Sat Mar 14 2015
Cameron Highlands: Muhyiddin sad land clearing still occur during enforcement ops
Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday expressed his sadness with the continuous intrusion in Cameron Highlands despite enforcement operations.
Tue Feb 03 2015
Shahidan warns against uncontrolled land clearing in Lojing Highlands
Shahidan Kassim has warned of firm government action against the allegedly uncontrolled opening of land in Lojing Highlands.
Thu Dec 11 2014
Palanivel knows mastermind behind illegal land clearing
While admitting the person's existence, coupled with photographic evidence, Palanivel said he "cannot say much more" about the matter.
Mon Nov 24 2014
Ministry identifying culprits in Cameron Highlands' illegal land clearing
The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has directed all its agencies to work in identifying the culprits behind the rampant illegal land clearing and occupation there.
Sun Jul 06 2014