Ulu Muda water catchment area will not be used for logging, govt promises


KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government will not explore the Ulu Muda area, which serves as a water catchment area for three states – Kedah, Perlis and Penang – the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said he has received confirmation from the Kedah Mentri Besar that the area will not be explored or be allowed for any logging activities, including those that had been previously approved.

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