Lake Chini in focus as Utusan continues to criticise Pahang: the authorities must listen to experts not just politician to make right decision on environmental management.

 uncontrolled mining, logging and farming led to the deterioration of the lake, which is recognised as a biosphere reserve by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).

 research results – on aspects of flora, fauna, eco-hydrology, climate change and environmental restoration and management – was not taken seriously by the state’s government, district and land office and the forestry department.

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