Macaranga Wrap-up: June 2023

Law Yao Hua, Co-founder, Macaranga

26-Jun-23 15:30

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As June draws to an end, we speak to Law Yao Hua, co-founder of environmental journalism portal Macaranga, to discuss the top environmental news of the month past. We discuss how it has been estimated that there are RM809bil worth of rare earths in Malaysia, making it a hot commodity for state governments to pursue - can this industry be developed sustainably and responsibly? We also discuss the EIA report of a proposed new Tioman Island International Airport which is now up for review, looking at the many concerns about the development, and its projected impacts to the island, before finally looking forward to activities lined up for World Tiger Day on the 29th of July.

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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: environment, economy

Tags: Tioman Island International Airport, eia report, world tiger day, sg yu corridor, macaranga, rare earths, mining, sustainable development, Tioman Island, land reclamation, unsustainable tourism, malayan tiger, central forest spine,

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