Kedah Menteri Besar said he pushed for repeal in national-level meetings last year as state has 1.196 million metric tonnes of REE worth billions of ringgit
There is no illegal logging or encroachment in the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve in Sik, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in response to a non-governmental organisation's claim of water source pollution due to these activities.
The Kelantan government’s move to make changes to its development plan involving environmentally sensitive areas will have implications on the federal government's policy to achieve a 50% forested area in Peninsular Malaysia in line with the National Physical Plan.
An environmental watchdog has slammed the Kelantan government over an “unprecedented” proposal to remove all environmentally sensitive areas, including Taman Negara and Gua Musang forests, from its state plans.
Analysts urge urgent government intervention to secure accessible coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, warning that cost barriers could sideline fans and weaken the nation’s football culture
