THE recent announcement by the Science, Technology and Environment Minister that all environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for development of highlands and islands are to be approved solely by the Federal Government is most welcome and long awaited.
Sadly, the sensitive ecosystems of Cameron Highlands, Pulau Tioman and Pulau Redang have already borne the consequence of poor evaluation of EIAs at the hands of the states.
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