Perak urged to amend state laws for better tiger protection

GERIK: Perak has been urged to amend its state enactments so that it is in line with the National Forestry Act to offer better protection for tigers.

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said amendments such as for the replacement of permanent forest reserves and a public hearing process, which must be done after forest land is degazetted.