AGC opposes activists’ bid to enforce Malaysia’s forest cover pledge
High Court will decide on Dec 9 whether six activists can proceed with their judicial review bid after hearing submissions from both sides.
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has opposed a bid by six young activists to commence a judicial review, seeking to compel the government to halt deforestation and maintain at least 50% forest cover. The activists argue that the government's inaction violates their rights to life and equality, as well as principles such as the doctrine of legitimate expectation and the public trust doctrine.
Their lawyer, Lim Wei Jiet, stated that the AGC opposed the application, arguing that forestry is a matter of public policy beyond the court's jurisdiction and that the activists lack legal standing to bring the case. The High Court is set to decide on Dec 9 whether to grant the activists leave to proceed with the judicial review.
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