MKS

Re: Gunung Senyum and Bukit Jabak Puyuh, Jengka, Pahang

It has been brought to our attention that the Pahang State Government is considering your company's application to extract limestone from Gunung Senyum and Bukit Jabak Puyuh in Jengka, Pahang.

We also realize that the YTL Group of Companies considers itself to be an environmentally responsible corporate citizen. We note that YTL has supported several environmental projects currently and in the past and is a large contributor to a major Malaysian conservation organization. In addition, we understand that YTL prides itself in taking measures to minimize its corporate foot print on the environment too. All these are actions that we in the conservation field fully applaud. It is in this vein that we would like to ask you to reconsider your plans in relation to these two unique hills.

Not many people are aware of the fact that both hills are of high conservation value as they both harbor important archaeological artifacts and a substantial number of locally endemic and rare flora and fauna. Gunung Senyum is a popular recreational attraction as it has several easily accessible caves. In fact, Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pahang is currently managing the hill as a recreational site and has been for many years now. Bukit Jabak Puyuh on the other hand being a satellite of the larger G. Senyum is less visited but is thought to be as diverse, if not more diverse than G. Senyum as it is more pristine. (continued)