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Repeal ban on REE mining in forest reserves, Sanusi tells federal govt

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

No illegal logging, encroachment in Ulu Muda, Nik Nazmi says to RimbaWatch’s claims

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.

Environment ministry hopes Kelantan will reconsider decision on forest reserves

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.

NGO slams Kelantan over proposed changes to forest classifications, including Taman Negara

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.

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Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil