Special task force against environmental crimes to be set up, says Environment Minister


PUTRAJAYA: A special task force to prevent environmental crimes will be set up to ensure such crimes are quickly dealt with, says Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

The elite taskforce will be in operation as early as October, he said, as the government delivers its commitment to act against environmental perpetrators.

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