Sabah confident of reaching 30% protected areas target by 2025


Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (second right, blue batik) mingling with attendees to the 20th Malaysian Forestry Conference launching cum Sabah Forestry Department 110th anniversary celebration in Kota Kinabalu on Tuesday evening.-Pix courtesy of CM’s office

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government is confident of reaching its target of expanding its Totally Protected Areas (TPAs) to 30% or 2.2mil hectares of the state’s landmass by next year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

He said the Sabah Forestry Department is currently identifying approximately 220,000 hectares to be designated as TPA to achieve this target.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

MMEA detains local fishing vessel operated by foreigners
Banks in M'sia urge customers to update browsers and mobile OS for enhanced security
Ancient remains from Guar Kepah coming home
I'm saddened but there are other legal avenues, Zambry says after Najib's court decision
Namewee acquitted of drug charge
Dismissal of Najib's house arrest bid dilutes the King's powers, says Shafee
Najib to appeal dismissal of house arrest bid
Early morning blaze destroys 54 old bazaar units in Kampar
Asean foreign ministers arrive in KL for special meeting on Thailand-Cambodia situation
The gift that keeps on driving

Others Also Read