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The Sun
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia climate change bill expected post-2026 budget
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) is expected to be tabled in Parliament after the 2026 Budget presentation. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed the bill is currently under review by the Attorney General's Chambers. 'If there are no major changes, we will table it after the budget debate,' he said during a parliamentary Q&A session. The update came in response to a supplementary question from Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad (BN-Simpang Renggam) regarding enforcement delays and unclear mining policies in Permanent Forest Reserves (HSK). Johari clarified that no mining activities currently take place within HSK areas nationwide. To assess rare earth element (REE) mining feasibility in HSK zones, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) has commissioned the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) to conduct impact studies. The five-year phased study will cover pre-mining, active mining, and post-mining stages across six key areas: hydrology, soil, flora, fauna, carbon stocks, and socioeconomics. Technical agencies involved include the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia, Department of Minerals and Geoscience, Wildlife and National Parks Department, Department of Environment, and PLANMalaysia. Johari was responding to an original question from Datuk Dr Alias Razak (PN-Kuala Nerus) about REE mining study timelines in HSK areas. FRIM has already completed a preliminary study at a rubber plantation in Mukim Kenering, Perak, using in-situ leaching methods. Initial findings indicated minimal negative impact when following standard operating procedures, with follow-up data collection scheduled until September 2025. However, Johari stressed that FRIM must still evaluate mining impacts in natural forests before finalising policy recommendations for HSK mining activities. - Bernama
The Star
21 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Climate Change Bill still being reviewed by AGC, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR: The Climate Change Bill is being reviewed by the Attorney General's Chambers, and is targeted for tabling later this year, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. The acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said they are looking to table it during the next Dewan Rakyat sitting in October. 'Once the bill is finalised, we will table it. If there are no major changes, we will table it after Budget 2026 is tabled.' he said during question time in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Aug 18). Johari was responding to a supplementary question by Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad (BN-Simpang Renggam) who asked about progress updates on the much talked about Climate Change Bill. Previously, environmental activists and other professionals in Malaysia were reported pressing for the Climate Change Bill to be tabled in Parliament soon, making environmental rights a human rights concern. On another matter, Johari said there are currently no mining activities in permanent forest reserves. In a related development, he said there is a team of scientists and researchers led by the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) currently conducting research at a site in Labis, Johor. 'They are studying the permanent forest reserve there and what must be done before, during and after mining activities. 'The outcome will allow all MPs to know what standard operating procedures must be followed to ensure no untoward outcomes,' he said.
