Halt on logging activities near Fraser’s Hill


Sensitive area: Deforestation off Bukit Telaga, in the vicinity of Fraser’s Hill.

PETALING JAYA: The Pahang Forestry Department has issued an order to halt logging activities near Fraser’s Hill, putting a stop to the construction of logging roads and removal of logs in the area.

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the department issued the stop order on Sept 8 following protests against logging in the area by the Association for the Protection of Natural Heritage of Malaysia (Peka).

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