Sarawak State Assembly passes Sarawak Forestry Corporation Bill

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Sarawak Forestry Corporation Bill to refine, strengthen and enhance the legal framework governing the protection and management of totally protected areas and wildlife in Sarawak.

Tabled by Deputy Premier and Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, the bill was passed after seven members of the state assembly participated in the debate session.