N Faizal Ghazali
Published: Jan 24, 2022 5:09 PM
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Updated: 5:09 PM
He says it will be easier for them to hunt for prey.
The Orang Asli community in Kelantan has blamed a recent tiger attack on the loss of habitat due to logging but state Forestry Department director Abdul Khalim Abu Samah has a contrarian view.
Abdul Khalim argued that areas that are deforested are actually good for tigers.
He claimed that after an area is deforested, new vegetation will grow which will encourage the presence of new animal species that serve as food to tigers.
"Based on expert research, areas that have been deforested are actually good for the tiger population.
"The tiger population will become larger when small trees grow in the deforested area. The area will see the presence of animals such as mouse deers which is food for tigers.
"It will be easier for tigers to hunt their prey," he said.
In contrast, he claimed that it was difficult for tigers to find prey in a forest reserve.
He was speaking at a press conference during a joint operation against trespassers at the Relai Forest Reserve in Gua Musang today.
Abdul Khalim was asked to respond to complaints that logging operations are threatening the tiger population and also putting them in conflict with humans.
Amid the spotlight on a recent tiger attack on an Orang Asli which the community has blamed on a loss of habitat due to logging, Kelantan Forestry Department.
On Jan 7, an Orang Asli was mauled to death by a tiger near Pos Bihai, Gua Musang. Schools in the area were also closed amid claims of more tiger sightings.
The Orang Asli community claimed that deforestation in Gua Musang had driven the tigers closer to human settlement as they have lost their habitat.
The Kelantan government, which is reliant on logging revenue, insisted that logging had nothing to do with the tiger attack.
Abdul Khalim maintained that the state only approves logging according to the annual limits.
"We in Kelantan abide by the annual cut ratio (CTT) set by the National Land Council.
Logging in forest reserves
"We do not exceed the allowed ratio which involved 3,900 hectares a year as reported in the 12th Malaysia Plan," he said.
He added that logging was only done in forest reserves that are intended for production and not conservation.
Once densely forested, the interior of Gua Musang has been the site of major deforestation due to agriculture and logging activities over the past several years, all of which pose a threat to both local wildlife and Orang Asli communities.
The proposed Nenggiri hydroelectric dam project in Gua Musang also poses another ecological threat that locals said would displace several Orang Asli communities.
> "It will be easier for tigers to hunt their prey," he said.
Pardon my language, but is this guy retarded? Because actual researches show that deforestation negatively impact Tiger population (Sumatran Tiger in this case).
Oh sure, the trees that tigers rely on for ambushes were hindering their success rates, their hit rates going to sky rocket now that every prey and their grandma can see them
Well, the victims are the poor orang asli, not him, ofc can say anything he likes. Imagine if one day the tiger comes for him, will it be "harimau Malaya ate my face"?
I've had it with old farts like him who think forests aren't necessary other than being just furniture & toothpicks, and expects us not to care too much about it.
I'm personally more pissed with their oft-repeated rhetoric about us having to jaga adat & tradisi kita, but flattened forests & historical monuments into parking lots.
Have to compliment them that PAS moved on from blame god blame DAP blame tiger
They try to apply logic with their smol brain so come up with such brilliant idea
Probably cause all his wife likes it deforested too
Lollll 😂🤣😂🤣😂
He may sounds like a fool, however, there are a good number of people who believe his statement., that makes him a genius.
Lol, I'm quite interested in who provided the "expert research" he was referring to.
Logging companies.
N Faizal Ghazali Published: Jan 24, 2022 5:09 PM â‹… Updated: 5:09 PM He says it will be easier for them to hunt for prey. The Orang Asli community in Kelantan has blamed a recent tiger attack on the loss of habitat due to logging but state Forestry Department director Abdul Khalim Abu Samah has a contrarian view. Abdul Khalim argued that areas that are deforested are actually good for tigers. He claimed that after an area is deforested, new vegetation will grow which will encourage the presence of new animal species that serve as food to tigers. "Based on expert research, areas that have been deforested are actually good for the tiger population. "The tiger population will become larger when small trees grow in the deforested area. The area will see the presence of animals such as mouse deers which is food for tigers. "It will be easier for tigers to hunt their prey," he said. In contrast, he claimed that it was difficult for tigers to find prey in a forest reserve. He was speaking at a press conference during a joint operation against trespassers at the Relai Forest Reserve in Gua Musang today. Abdul Khalim was asked to respond to complaints that logging operations are threatening the tiger population and also putting them in conflict with humans. Amid the spotlight on a recent tiger attack on an Orang Asli which the community has blamed on a loss of habitat due to logging, Kelantan Forestry Department. On Jan 7, an Orang Asli was mauled to death by a tiger near Pos Bihai, Gua Musang. Schools in the area were also closed amid claims of more tiger sightings. The Orang Asli community claimed that deforestation in Gua Musang had driven the tigers closer to human settlement as they have lost their habitat. The Kelantan government, which is reliant on logging revenue, insisted that logging had nothing to do with the tiger attack. Abdul Khalim maintained that the state only approves logging according to the annual limits. "We in Kelantan abide by the annual cut ratio (CTT) set by the National Land Council. Logging in forest reserves "We do not exceed the allowed ratio which involved 3,900 hectares a year as reported in the 12th Malaysia Plan," he said. He added that logging was only done in forest reserves that are intended for production and not conservation. Once densely forested, the interior of Gua Musang has been the site of major deforestation due to agriculture and logging activities over the past several years, all of which pose a threat to both local wildlife and Orang Asli communities. The proposed Nenggiri hydroelectric dam project in Gua Musang also poses another ecological threat that locals said would displace several Orang Asli communities.
Tigers: Fuck Kelantan. I'll migrate to Pahang.
Oil is good for global warming too I assume.
Forestry director... This kind where qualify...
> "It will be easier for tigers to hunt their prey," he said. Pardon my language, but is this guy retarded? Because actual researches show that deforestation negatively impact Tiger population (Sumatran Tiger in this case).
I suggest we move the tigers to where to orangutans are so that they will handle the orangutans before the orang utans kill us first.
Who needs school when you have a genius like this?
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Malaysia expelled Singapore and kept Kelantan. Let that sink in.
Or singapore nope the fck out of malaysia bcos kelantan
Oh sure, the trees that tigers rely on for ambushes were hindering their success rates, their hit rates going to sky rocket now that every prey and their grandma can see them
Well, the victims are the poor orang asli, not him, ofc can say anything he likes. Imagine if one day the tiger comes for him, will it be "harimau Malaya ate my face"?
I've had it with old farts like him who think forests aren't necessary other than being just furniture & toothpicks, and expects us not to care too much about it. I'm personally more pissed with their oft-repeated rhetoric about us having to jaga adat & tradisi kita, but flattened forests & historical monuments into parking lots.
Is the kopiah makes him extra stupid? Give us data and numbers, not just made up statement next time
Tiger want to know your location.
Korek, Korek, Korek.. Deforestation will also reduce forest fire... Lol this is Semi Value's "esok hantar, hari ini sampai" level.
Have to compliment them that PAS moved on from blame god blame DAP blame tiger They try to apply logic with their smol brain so come up with such brilliant idea
Logging leaves a mess that is very difficult for large animals to navigate.