Activists: Need to tackle environmental issues more forcefully


WHILE the initiatives to tackle deforestation and the decline in wildlife population announced in Budget 2025 mark a good start, they fall short of fully addressing these problems, say environmental groups and activists.

Among the measures announced is a RM80mil allocation to hire 500 additional community rangers to boost monitoring of wildlife and forests.

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