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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