Tuan Ibrahim: Destruction at Segari Melintang Forest Reserve likely due to quarry


The waterfall in the Segari Melintang Forest as it was before (left) and what it looks like now. - Pix courtesy of Rakan Segari

IPOH (Bernama): Environmental destruction at the Segari Melintang Forest Reserve, Manjung is believed to be due to a quarry project at the site.

Environment and Water Minister, Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said this was based on initial investigation conducted by the Perak Department of Environment (DOE) at the forest reserve on Monday (Jan 18) and Tuesday (Jan 19).

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