Green Party urges Selangor to buy back Ayer Hitam 'forest' land

B Nantha KumarPublished: Dec 24, 2025 4:45 PM

The Green Party has urged the Selangor government to buy back about 64.7ha of forest land in Ayer Hitam, Puchong, which is under private ownership, and reinstate its Permanent Forest Reserve status.

Party pro tem secretary Abdul Razak Ismail said the move would serve the well-being of residents and contribute to environmental conservation.

Move will serve residents' well-being, says pro tem secretary.

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