Musang King durians planted on Gunung Inas despite not being forest plantation species, says Takiyuddin


KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being unsuitable to be planted in forests, there are about 5,000 Musang King durian trees planted in a 52ha plantation on Gunung Inas, Kedah, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan also said the Peninsular Malaysia Forestry Department (JPSM) had ordered an order to halt all immediate plantation of Musang King durians in 2020, when the Kedah government issued an approval in December 2019.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Bersatu to contest Negri, Johor polls under Perikatan logo
Accidental grenade blast: Autopsy on Corporal Norazmi to be conducted Tuesday night
RTM boosting digital security to protect exclusive FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights
Bersatu leadership meeting to decide its Perikatan future
All Johor assemblymen received equal allocations, including Opposition reps, says Marina
Man faces jail after failing to pay RM1,000 fine for slapping policeman
Renowned psychiatrist Dr Mahadevan dies at 96
PM departs for Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan
Malaysia to deepen heritage, education and AI cooperation with China
PERKESO claims could surge by up to 200% annually following new schemes, says Ramanan

Others Also Read