Local community must be heard before making Ulu Trusan a protected forest, says Ba'kelalan rep


KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to consult the local community before designating an area in Ulu Trusan as a protected forest, says a backbencher.

Baru Bian (GPS-Ba'Kelalan) raised concerns over a third attempt to gazette the Ulu Trusan Protected Forest after earlier bids in 2015 and 2022 were suspended following strong opposition from the affected community.

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