SAM calls attention to clearing works in Teluk Bahang and Batu Ferringhi

By PHUAH KEN LIN - 1 March 2016




GEORGE TOWN: Suspected illegal clearing works in Teluk Bahang and Batu Ferringhi have been spotted by a civil society group.

The issue was highlighted by Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM).

Its president S.M. Mohamed Idris said a bald section was visible on a hill near Titi Kerawang here while an excavator was seen carrying out earthworks to fell trees in Batu Ferringhi.

"We are shocked to find that the hill had been cleared and were surprised how this indiscriminate act can be allowed and the reason for the clearing.

"As for the earthworks, our checks found that the felling of trees in this area was recent with no signboards or notices set up about the project.

"We are concerned by these activities because of the threat to the environment, risk of erosion, flooding downstream and marine pollution affecting the coastal areas of Batu Ferringhi," he said today.

Idris urged the local authorities to stop the activities if they are found to be illegal.

"The findings of the investigation must be immediately publicised as these questions were posed to us during our survey of the affected area," he said.


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