How we can trust those responsible to enforce the laws and monitoring loging activities. MNS need to work harder educate the public.

Published: Friday June 21, 2013 MYT 8:09:00 AM
Updated: Friday June 21, 2013 MYT 11:30:46 AM

Nasa: Malaysia sees 115% jump in deforestation in first 3 months of 2013

By TASHNY SUKUMARANtashny@thestar.com.my

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia saw a 115% increase in deforestation during the first three months of 2013, according to a forest tracking tool developed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) researchers.
Malaysia's figure was the highest among five countries where deforestation was detected, followed by Nepal (114%), Mexico (92%), Argentina (72%), and Madagascar (51%).
Nasa's Quarterly Indicator of Cover Change, a satellite-based tool that underpins environment watchdog Mongabay.com's Global Forest Disturbance Alert System, noted the jump earlier this month.

Deforestation hotspot in the peninsula.