SEGAMAT: The government will consult with the Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Patail before taking illegal loggers responsible for the massive floods nationwide to court.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said: “Such measures such as bringing the perpetrators to book, was among one of the best available options in an effort to tackle the issue of illegal logging and land clearing
He was speaking to reporters after visiting the flood relief centre in Kampung Batu Badak here this afternoon.
Also present were Buloh Kasap assemblyman Norshida Ibrahim, Tenang assemblyman Mohd Azahar Ibrahim and Segamat district officer Ahmad Ma'in.
Shahidan, who is also the National Security Council (NSC) chairman, said the federal government took seriously the issue of logging and land clearing.
“Besides that, the government will also continue to go after illegal loggers as it is the locals that will suffer if there is no firm action taken,” he said.
Shahidan said the government will also propose that all state governments stop logging activities for the next 10 years in an effort to prevent flooding.
He said the federal government and the respective state governments should cooperate on this matter.