What’s at Stake?
The Broken Promise:
“Malaysia will permanently keep at least 50% of its land under forest cover.”
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Rio Earth Summit,1992.
“Malaysia will permanently keep at least 50% of its land under forest cover.”
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Rio Earth Summit,1992.
4.4 million hectares
already earmarked for
commercial conversion
(larger than the size of
Perak & Johor
combined)
commercial conversion
(larger than the size of
Perak & Johor
combined)
47.4% - 49.6%
Projected forest
cover if conversions
proceed –
breaching
50% pledge
cover if conversions
proceed –
breaching
50% pledge
RM933 million
RM933 million
Flood-related losses
in 2024 alone,
linked to
deforestation
Flood-related losses
in 2024 alone,
linked to
deforestation