Organisations granted leave to challenge Taman Rimba Ampang closure


KUALA LUMPUR: Three organisations have been allowed to challenge the decision of the Selangor Forestry Department to close Taman Rimba Ampang to make way for the construction of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE).

According to court papers made available to the media on Tuesday, Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Treat Every Environment Special Sdn Bhd and Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (Peka) have obtained an interim stay for the EKVE project be suspended until the disposal of hearing.

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