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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Malaysia among world's top countries for certified tropical rainforest areas
KANGAR: More than 83 per cent of the Permanent Forest Reserves (PRF) in this country have been certified under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification or PEFC scheme to date, making Malaysia among the countries with the largest area of certified tropical rainforest in the world. Peninsular Malaysia Forestry director-general Datuk Zahari Ibrahim said the achievement also places Malaysia as the only tropical rainforest country in the top 10 globally in terms of certified forest area, surpassing major tropical countries such as Brazil and Indonesia. "This achievement not only proves the effectiveness of state policies but also reflects the commitment to enforcement at the local level as well as the continued determination of the Peninsula Malaysia Forestry Department in practising the principles of sustainable, responsible and competitive forest management on the global stage," he said. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Nakawan Rainforest Festival, held in conjunction with this year's state-level International Forest Day celebration, at the South Perlis District Forest Office Square, Sungai Batu Pahat Ecotourism Complex, near here, today. The closing ceremony was officiated by the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. Also present was the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid. Meanwhile, Zahari said that four new areas had been gazetted as PFR, making the total PFR area in the state of Perlis 11,140 hectares last year, compared to 10,870 hectares in 2023. "Congratulations and well done to the state government for this commitment, which should be used as an example to other states in increasing efforts to preserve and conserve priceless natural treasures," he said. He added that 114.72 million trees, comprising 1,972 tree species, had been successfully planted nationwide since the launch of the 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign. Zahari also expressed his appreciation to the Perlis state government for the success of the campaign, which had recorded 1,039,759 trees planted as of May 22, exceeding the initial target of one million trees. – BERNAMA
The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Over 83% of Malaysia's PFR under PEFC, places nation in world's top 10
KANGAR: More than 83 per cent of the Permanent Forest Reserves (PRF) in this country have been certified under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification or PEFC scheme to date, making Malaysia among the countries with the largest area of certified tropical rainforest in the world. Peninsular Malaysia Forestry director-general Datuk Zahari Ibrahim said the achievement also places Malaysia as the only tropical rainforest country in the top 10 globally in terms of certified forest area, surpassing major tropical countries such as Brazil and Indonesia. 'This achievement not only proves the effectiveness of state policies but also reflects the commitment to enforcement at the local level as well as the continued determination of JPSM (Peninsula Malaysia Forestry Department) in practising the principles of sustainable, responsible and competitive forest management on the global stage,' he said. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Nakawan Rainforest Festival, held in conjunction with this year's state-level International Forest Day celebration, at the South Perlis District Forest Office Square, Sungai Batu Pahat Ecotourism Complex, near here, today. The closing ceremony was officiated by the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. Also present was the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid. Meanwhile, Zahari said that four new areas had been gazetted as PFR, making the total PFR area in the state of Perlis to 11,140 hectares last year compared to 10,870 hectares in 2023. 'Congratulations and well done to the state government for this commitment which should be used as an example to other states in increasing efforts to preserve and conserve priceless natural treasures,' he said. He added that 114.72 million trees, comprising 1,972 tree species, had been successfully planted nationwide since the launch of the 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign. Zahari also expressed his appreciation to the Perlis state government for the success of the campaign, which had recorded 1,039,759 trees planted as of May 22, exceeding the initial target of one million trees.
The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Over 83% of Malaysia's forests PEFC-certified, in top 10 globally
KANGAR: More than 83 per cent of the Permanent Forest Reserves (PRF) in this country have been certified under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification or PEFC scheme to date, making Malaysia among the countries with the largest area of certified tropical rainforest in the world. Peninsular Malaysia Forestry director-general Datuk Zahari Ibrahim said the achievement also places Malaysia as the only tropical rainforest country in the top 10 globally in terms of certified forest area, surpassing major tropical countries such as Brazil and Indonesia. 'This achievement not only proves the effectiveness of state policies but also reflects the commitment to enforcement at the local level as well as the continued determination of JPSM (Peninsula Malaysia Forestry Department) in practising the principles of sustainable, responsible and competitive forest management on the global stage,' he said. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Nakawan Rainforest Festival, held in conjunction with this year's state-level International Forest Day celebration, at the South Perlis District Forest Office Square, Sungai Batu Pahat Ecotourism Complex, near here, today. The closing ceremony was officiated by the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. Also present was the Raja Perempuan of Perlis Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Almarhum Tengku Abdul Rashid. Meanwhile, Zahari said that four new areas had been gazetted as PFR, making the total PFR area in the state of Perlis to 11,140 hectares last year compared to 10,870 hectares in 2023. 'Congratulations and well done to the state government for this commitment which should be used as an example to other states in increasing efforts to preserve and conserve priceless natural treasures,' he said. He added that 114.72 million trees, comprising 1,972 tree species, had been successfully planted nationwide since the launch of the 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign. Zahari also expressed his appreciation to the Perlis state government for the success of the campaign, which had recorded 1,039,759 trees planted as of May 22, exceeding the initial target of one million trees.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
EAIC goes to the ground to gather inputs on conservation, management of HSK
TEMERLOH: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) took a proactive step by conducting a visit to the District Forest Office here to gather information on the conservation and management of Permanent Forest Reserves (HSK) by the Peninsular Malaysia Forestry Department (JPSM). EAIC secretary and chief executive officer Asliza Ali said the visit, also aimed at strengthening enforcement efforts and governance in the country's forestry sector, was an initiative of the Focus Group (FG) led by the commission. She said it also followed a report on the findings of the Bertelsman Stiftung Transformation Index (BTI) 2024, which highlighted the issue of deforestation, weak environmental enforcement and the imbalance between economic development and environmental sustainability. 'Among the issues identified by BTI are weaknesses in the enforcement of forestry laws and the issue of illegal logging, logging license procedures and forestry management, which have resulted in soil erosion as well as flash floods. 'Therefore, from this visit, we can gather inputs from JPSM regarding the conservation and maintenance of HSK after forest product harvesting licenses have expired. We were also briefed on the use of satellite technology in detecting changes in the country's forests, as well as its function in proactively addressing forest issues,' she said. She said this at a press conference at the District Forestry Office here before entering the rehabilitated forest area for a visit. According to her, a total of 32 cases of illegal logging were recorded in Peninsular Malaysia involving an area of 100 hectares, with 368 arrests made last year. Meanwhile, Asliza said the visit also provided an opportunity for the EAIC Corruption Perception Index (CPI) Special Task Force to observe the HSK areas that had been maintained and replanted. 'In addition, we can also understand the current challenges facing the relevant agencies, especially in terms of enforcement, and assess the effectiveness of existing implementation as well as the level of support required by the JPSM in resolving the issue of illegal logging. 'Previously, their corruption index only looked at reports on the website, not going to the source. Now, we go to the source, and show the people what the real situation is,' she said, adding that this initiative was aimed at improving Malaysia's performance. She said Malaysia is targeting 25th place and above in the global CPI ranking by 2033.
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
EAIC inspects Forest Office on conservation
TEMERLOH: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) took a proactive step by conducting a visit to the District Forest Office here to gather information on the conservation and management of Permanent Forest Reserves (HSK) by the Peninsular Malaysia Forestry Department (JPSM). EAIC secretary and chief executive officer Asliza Ali said the visit, also aimed at strengthening enforcement efforts and governance in the country's forestry sector, was an initiative of the Focus Group (FG) led by the commission. She said it also followed a report on the findings of the Bertelsman Stiftung Transformation Index (BTI) 2024, which highlighted the issue of deforestation, weak environmental enforcement and the imbalance between economic development and environmental sustainability. 'Among the issues identified by BTI are weaknesses in the enforcement of forestry laws and the issue of illegal logging, logging license procedures and forestry management, which have resulted in soil erosion as well as flash floods. 'Therefore, from this visit, we can gather inputs from JPSM regarding the conservation and maintenance of HSK after forest product harvesting licenses have expired. We were also briefed on the use of satellite technology in detecting changes in the country's forests, as well as its function in proactively addressing forest issues,' she said. She said this at a press conference at the District Forestry Office here before entering the rehabilitated forest area for a visit. According to her, a total of 32 cases of illegal logging were recorded in Peninsular Malaysia involving an area of 100 hectares, with 368 arrests made last year. Meanwhile, Asliza said the visit also provided an opportunity for the EAIC Corruption Perception Index (CPI) Special Task Force to observe the HSK areas that had been maintained and replanted. 'In addition, we can also understand the current challenges facing the relevant agencies, especially in terms of enforcement, and assess the effectiveness of existing implementation as well as the level of support required by the JPSM in resolving the issue of illegal logging. 'Previously, their corruption index only looked at reports on the website, not going to the source. Now, we go to the source, and show the people what the real situation is,' she said, adding that this initiative was aimed at improving Malaysia's performance. She said Malaysia is targeting 25th place and above in the global CPI ranking by 2033.
