Malaysia must prioritise accountability and equity in environmental policy over short-term profits: veteran climate campaigner

Published on April 23, 2025

Environmental defender Meenakshi Raman warns that a lack of transparency and delayed adoption of the amendments of Malaysia's National Forestry Act by states can exacerbate resource exploitation.

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