536.7ha in Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve approved by Selangor govt for development
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30) As much as 536.
PRG ventures into timber logging to diversify revenue
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): PRG Holdings Bhd, which is mainly involved in the manufacturing of webbings, furniture components, other fabric items, as well as the property sector, is now venturing into the timber export business as a means to diversify its revenue stream amidst an economic slowdown.
Perak Orang Asli dispute with logging company to be resolved by minister
PETALING JAYA (Feb 7): National Unity minister P Waytha Moorthy will solve a dispute between a logging company and Orang Asli residents who set up a blockade to prevent encroachment onto their settlement, said Jakoa.
Perak folk worry about 'hills cleared' for development, says report
IPOH (Feb 6): About 10ha of Kledang Saiong have been “cleared for an unknown project” and this is worrying folks here, said a report by The Star.
Bukit Cerakah Forest Reserve development fears
PETALING JAYA (July 20): Bukit Bayu residents are worried about activities in the forest near them, after hearing what sounded like an explosion in the area.
High Court allows EKVE developer to be intervenor
KUALA LUMPUR (June 8): The High Court here yesterday allowed an application by the developer of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) project to be an intervenor in a lawsuit by three environmental organisations to challenge the Selangor Forestry Department’s decision to close Taman Rimba Ampang (Ampang Forest Park) to make way for the project.
