Uproar over loss of big tree


Natural resource: The widely-shared photo of a trailer hauling large sections of the cengal tree caused anger among netziens and conservationists who are calling for more protection of such natural heritage.

PETALING JAYA: The felling of a majestic cengal tree in Terengganu has riled conservationists who want more to be done to protect the nation’s natural heritage.

The matter came to light when photographs of a trailer hauling large sections of the tree went viral on social media on Sunday, causing anger among many people.

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