Psst, Malaysia’s Got a New Rice Bowl
by Jed Yoong, Asia Sentinel, China - Environmental groups add that top concerns include further deforestation of primary rainforest, wetlands conservation and the displacement of indigenous groups, like the nomadic Penan who live in the forests up the Limbang river. Meanwhile, politicians have asked for more detailed studies and criticized the plan as another ad hoc measure that does not address the real problems behind the food shortage in the country.

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