RimbaWatch questions peat swamp forests clearing in Pahang

Environmentalist group RimbaWatch has highlighted an ongoing clearing of peat swamp forests near Kampung Orang Asli Air Hitam and Tanjung Keruing in Pekan, Pahang, allegedly involving a private company.

Citing Global Forest Watch satellite data, the group said the project involves around 310ha of clearance so far, and it includes the loss of peat swamp forests.

RimbaWatch highlighted calls from affected Orang Asli villagers for the Department of Environment (DOE) to revoke an environmental impact assessment (EIA) approval issued to...