Probe going on to find out whether mining and logging operations are affecting quality of water in rivers used by the Orang Asli.
PETALING JAYA: Deputy Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji said that he will visit an Orang Asli village in Gua Musang, Kelantan, tomorrow following news reports that 13 villagers had died during the fasting month.
“I will be heading there with Puan Sri Sabrina and we will meet the Orang Asli villagers to get more details,” he said, referring to environmental activist Shariffa Sabrina Syed Akil. He added this will be his second visit to Kampung Kuala Koh within six months. He visited the village on Dec 22, 2018 and the ministry found the logging companies did not follow certain regulations.
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