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Promise 39: Balancing economic growth with environmental

protection

Malaysia's development is now taking place without regard to

environmental protection and sustainability. The sea is so polluted that it

affects the fish habitat. Mining has become an uncontrolled activity until

entire areas have become red with dust due to pollution. Logging is licensed

without regard to rules and regulation until the catchment areas have

become dry which have caused severe flooding. In addition, the dams are

built near the rich tropical forests which pose threats various species of

animals. UMNO and the current government have ignored the protection of

flora and fauna which are extremely important to environmental protection

and preservation.

The current government is being dictated by large corporations and their

crony capitalists. People's welfare and environmental sustainability are not

their main concerns.

The Pakatan Harapan Government promises to govern the country based on

principles of sustainability and sustainable development. In short, it will be

an environmentally friendly Government.

Additionally, environmental policies and regulations will be regularly

reviewed and benchmarked against International Best Practices. All

development projects must comply with international environmental

protection standards before being granted approval. Approved or ongoing

controversial projects will be reviewed to ensure that they comply with

established standards.

The logging quota will be enforced strictly so that our forests are

conserved. At the same time, the Pakatan Harapan Government will

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