It’s been a busy month for environmental news in Malaysia, from courtrooms to highland roads and wildlife crossings. In this roundup with the co-founders of environmental journalism portal Macaranga - Law Yao Hua and Wong Siew Lyn - we’re taking a closer look at three major stories that grabbed headlines in May: a key court decision involving Bukit Cherakah forest reserve, a controversial road project planned for Cameron Highlands, and the tragic death of an elephant calf that once again raises questions about human-wildlife conflict and habitat fragmentation. 

Image Credit: Shah Alam Community Forest Society, Shutterstock

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories:  environment,  Law/Activism

Tags:  the bigger picture,  earth matters,  Cameron Highlands development,  elephant calf death malaysia,  macaranga,  environmental news,  overdevelopment,  bukit cherakah forest reserve,  forest reserves,  degazettement,  human-wildlife conflict,