'Kuantan land reclamation project threatens biodiversity'
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A land reclamation project to pave the way for a lagoon city in Kuantan can threaten biodiversity in the area, warned environmental watchdog RimbaWatch.
In a statement, the group criticised the Pahang state government's plan to develop Kuantan Laguna Resort City (KLRC) - a sea-facing resort along Pantai Gelora, saying that it endangers nearby reefs and mangroves that are crucial for biodiversity and coastal protection.
"The KLRC project will...
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