The Pahang state government has denied the existence of logging activities in the Bentong forest, but a logging permit at the site painted a different picture.

When Malaysiakini visited the site located near the Kuala Raka Forest Reserve together with Bentong MP Wong Tack, a notice board stated that the developer is clearing the area to build an affordable housing project.

Wong was alerted about the matter by a hiker who was shocked to discover a road to transport the timber in the forest.

(Report by Low Choon Chyuan, Malaysiakini)