KOTA KINABALU: The controversial 50,000ha of logged over area in the Kalabakan secondary forest reserve, close to the renowned wildlife corridor of Maliau basin and Danum valley, will be converted into an oil palm plantation.
The state made the decision after the Forestry Department had given its approval for oil palm development in the area, which was previously earmarked for a RM4bil China pulp and paper mill complex.
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