‘Tighten environmental laws’


Earth concerns: Abdul Rahman (left) with Commonwealth Lawyers Association president Peter D Maynard KC at the conference in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

KOTA KINABALU: Gaps in laws must be addressed for environmental conservation, says the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli.

“We must address the gaps in legislation that allow for unsustainable practices, and advocate for policies that ensure environmental conservation,” he said when opening the three-day Borneo Rainforest Law Conference 2024 here yesterday.

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