Selangor steps up tree-planting efforts

Jamaliah watering a newly planted sapling with Zahari (second from left) and Azhar (right) at Taman Eko Rimba Gunung Nuang in Hulu Langat, Selangor. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

SELANGOR is ramping up efforts to achieve its target of having 11 million trees planted in the state by 2026.

State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said 1.62 million trees have been planted so far.