Malaysia has the highest rate of deforestation in the world. Demand the government takes action.

Malaysia has the world's highest rate of deforestation.

Google Maps has revealed Malaysia had the world's highest rate of forest loss between 2000 and 2012. The country's total forest loss during the period amounted to an area larger than Denmark or 47,278 square kilometers.

In total, Malaysia has lost 14.4% of its year 2000 forest cover.

Conversely, Malaysia's palm oil plantations grew by 50% or 17,000 square kilometers.

Most of the forest loss occurred in Malaysia’s densest forests, those with tree cover exceeding 50%.

Wildlife native to Malaysia have suffered as a result, including endangered orangutans, pygmy elephants, rhinos and clouded leopards.

The government of Malaysia must take action to save the forests and the wildlife that depend on them.

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