The logging activities in Sipitang are legal, says Sabah Forestry Dept


KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Forestry Department on Tuesday (Nov 28) refuted claims that questioned the legality of logging activities in Sipitang, which was published by a local daily on Monday (Nov 27).

Chief Conservator of Forests Datuk Frederick Kugan said the activities were related to land clearing for agriculture development in a 3,473.8 acre (1405.79 ha) area owned by Sabah Land Development Board (SLDB) at Kampung Iburu.

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