KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 -- The proposed degazettement of the Kuala Langat Utara forest reserve is still in the research phase, as the Selangor government awaits reports from the state Forestry Department, following town hall sessions in September, said Hee Loy Sian.

Hee, who is the state exco for tourism, environment, green technology and indigenous people's affairs, said that the Selangor government has received 45,000 complaints over the proposed degazettement of the forest reserve and plans to speak to more experts before a final decision is made.

"We are still waiting for the Public Investigation Reports which will be completed by the Selangor Forestry Department where we will take all opinions into account, including from the public, ...