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A sixth of Malaysian rainforest seen to be under threat from deforestation

Published 10:48 on May 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:48 on May 28, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, Other APAC

Malaysia has committed to protect 50% of its natural forests but deforestation is posing a serious threat to around 3.2 million hectares of its rainforests, a report released Tuesday has found.
Malaysia has committed to protect 50% of its natural forests but deforestation is posing a serious threat to around 3.2 million hectares of its rainforests, a report released Tuesday has found.


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