Teamwork can keep forest fires at bay, says department


KUALA SELANGOR: There must be interagency and community-based partnerships to fight forest fires, especially at peatland forest reserves. says Selangor Forestry Department director Dr Puat Dahalan.

He said they welcomed the contributions from the community when it came to keeping forest encroachment to a minimal level – a measure that reduces the probability of irresponsible behaviour such as setting fires, accidentally or otherwise.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Environment , peat

   

Next In Nation

Drunk drivers must face full force of the law, says Johor exco
Pekan Nanas needs more policemen, says Tanjung Piai MP
Preliminary work on Sarawak Cancer Centre to begin next year, says Deputy Premier
Cousin recalls Nur Arina's excited moments before tragic incident
Special foreigner cards in Sabah not for granting citizenship, says Deputy Minister
Floods hit Kemaman: One relief centre opened
Acts of kindness across ethnic lines celebrated
Halting LTAT restructuring plan hinders its transformation, says PAC
GRS lawmaker urges focus on constituency issues amid bribery claims
Rise in seizures of beauty products due to enhanced enforcement, says Health Minister

Others Also Read