Dubbed a "shared policy" the Malaysian Forestry Policy, which was launched last Sunday, will serve as a reference and guide to forestry policies adopted in Peninsula Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. The formulation of the policy is said to be a manifestation of the country’s commitment toward implementing sustainable forest management. Is this policy binding in any way, or more aspirational in nature? We explore this and more on the show today.



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Dubbed a <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/03/22/mission-to-conserve-forests">"shared policy"</a> the Malaysian Forestry Policy, which was launched last Sunday, will serve as a reference and guide to forestry policies adopted in Peninsula Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. The formulation of the <a href="https://www.mybis.gov.my/pb/4413">policy</a> is said to be a manifestation of the country&rsquo;s commitment toward implementing sustainable forest management. Is this policy binding in any way, or more aspirational in nature? We <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheEarthMalaysia/photos/a.388176314606863/3848796131878180/">explore</a> this and more on the show today.

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