Loggers return to disputed zones, says Orang Asli watchdog

Published: Jun 22, 2020 1:37 AM | Updated: Jun 22, 2020 1:42 AM

The Centre for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC) has highlighted that the recovery movement control order (MCO) which took effect on June 10, has led to the commencement of logging activities in at least two areas populated by the Orang Asli.

"In Kampung Sungai Papan, Gerik-Perak loggers have started working their bulldozers to prepare the logging road to their concession area several kilometres in the interior.

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