Sarawak to support amendments to National Forestry Act as long as no contradiction on state laws, says deputy minister


State Deputy Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh speaking to reporters after launching Sarawak Forestry Corporation's integrity day in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak will support the amendments to the National Forestry Act as long as they do not contradict state laws, says the state Deputy Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister.

Datuk Len Talif Salleh said matters relating to land and forestry came under the jurisdiction of the state.

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