Indonesians Among Three Arrested for Trespassing in Malaysian Forest Reserve

Three Men Arrested for Trespassing in Malaysian Forest Reserve Raub, Pahang, Malaysia – In a recent incident highlighting the ongoing challenges of protecting natural resources, three men were arrested for trespassing in the Rotan Tunggal forest reserve in Raub, Pahang. The incident occurred on May 14th, 2025, around 8 am. Among the suspects was an Indonesian citizen. A report of illegal activity prompted a swift response from the authorities. "We received a report of trespassing in the forest reserve," stated Superintendent Muhammad Syahril Abdul Rahman, Chief of Police for Raub District. "A team from the Raub District Police and the Tranum Police Station investigated and apprehended three individuals entering the reserve on a motorcycle." The video footage shows the suspects and their motorcycle at the scene. Following the arrest, the suspects were taken to the Raub District Police Station for further investigation under Section 88(1) of the National Forestry Act 1984. This incident underscores the importance of protecting Malaysia's natural resources and the continued efforts to prevent illegal forest access. The swift action taken by the police demonstrates their commitment to enforcing environmental regulations.