The Shah Alam Community Forest (SACF) Society has disputed the Selangor government’s claim that the SACF, where earthworks are taking place, had been de-gazetted and is no longer part of the Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve.

This was after Selangor state executive councillor for tourism, environment, green technology, and orang asli affairs Hee Loy Sian said the area was de-gazetted in 2006 and cited the reference number “PW1443”.

However, the group said...