Nik Nazmi wants EIA transparency, more officers for enforcement

INTERVIEW | Asked about reports that Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies were no longer being uploaded on the Department of Environment (DOE) website to allow for public scrutiny, newly appointed minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has promised to look into the matter.

“I will definitely meet with DOE to get a proper briefing on the matter.

“Aside from that, I think we have to bring up the EIA studies up to 2022 expectations and standards. Maybe it was sufficient or groundbreaking when it was first introduced, but as time changes, the law can be changed...