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Pahang's Menteri Besar has defended the state's approach to degazetting Permanent Forest Reserves, emphasizing adherence to strict controls and procedures while justifying the exclusion of public inquiries based on state land management authority.
Kelantan has maintained forest cover of 51.79 per cent of its total land area, meeting national commitments. The state employs conservation strategies, tree-planting programmes, and advanced monitoring to balance environmental protection with sustainable development.
Pahang's Ecological Fiscal Transfer allocation has grown to RM24.57 million this year, up from RM23.22 million previously. Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail says the increase will strengthen forest conservation while funding broader development projects.