THE latest World Bank data shows that 57.7% of Malaysia’s land area was classified as forest in 2023. It’s down from a peak of 62.8% in 1990 but remains well above the global average of about 31.6%.
It’s a cause for celebration, but can we keep this natural advantage while still growing our economy?
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