Activists, lawmakers laud Kuala Langat forest reserve reversal

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Activists and lawmakers have lauded the Selangor government’s move to cancel plans to develop the Kuala Langat (North) forest reserve.They also commended the re-gazettement of excised portions as permanent forest reserves, which was earlier earmarked to make way for housing projects.Environmental rights groups Greenpeace Malaysia and Klima Action Malaysia (Kamy) viewed the decision as a win for those who campaigned against the degazettement.“Finally, a win for the forest reserve and people power,” tweeted Greenpeace Malaysia yesterday.Kamy similarly celebrated the news on Twitter.“One more victory for the people today. Thank you to all individuals and organisations who have fought in the Hutan Pergi Mana (Where Have the Forests Gone) campaign,” it said.Orang Asli artist and activist Shahar ‘Shaq’ Koyok, a prominent voice against the degazettement, thanked fellow activists for …