Bukit Cherakah Forest Battle: The Story & What’s Next
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of a legal ruling on forest protection in Malaysia and features insights from conservation leaders.
Malaysia’s highest court has dismissed a legal challenge to protect the Shah Alam Community Forest, marking the end of a three-and-a-half-year fight by conservation groups. The decision has raised serious concerns about the future of forest protection in the country, and what it could mean for public participation in environmental decisions. Joining us to help unpack what this ruling means, and what comes next, are Alicia Teoh, Founder and Secretary of the Shah Alam Community Forest Society , and Dr Teckwyn Lim, Advisor of the society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guests: Alicia Teoh, Dr Teckwyn Lim
Topics covered
- forest protection
- legal challenges
- environmental decisions
- conservation
- public participation
Keywords
- Shah Alam Community Forest
- forest battle
- Malaysia
- legal challenge
- conservation groups
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Shah Alam Community Forest Society
Places: Malaysia, Shah Alam Community Forest
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