The Pahang government has demanded an apology and RM1 million in compensation from an environmental activist for alleged defamation over comments made on the state's involvement in logging activities.

In a letter of demand, sighted by Malaysiakini, it claimed that the statements made by Shariffa Sabrina Syed Akil (above) have given the impression that the state government was irresponsible and lacked integrity.

“It is clear that the defamatory statements...