Govt agrees to compensate states that maintain forest reserves

BernamaPublished: Nov 21, 2021 1:49 PM

The federal government has agreed to compensate states that maintain their forest reserves as water catchment areas and protect them against illegal logging activities, said Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

However, he said, the formula to determine the quantum for the compensation payment would be studied by the relevant ministry.

"Possibly, it can be discussed with the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed, the finance minister...

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