MB: Pahang strengthens mineral‑sector enforcement, orders probe after trailers suspected of moving minerals out of Raub site
KUANTAN, Aug 30 — The Pahang government will step up enforcement against activities involving mineral resources to...
Pahang government pledges to strengthen enforcement of mineral sector regulations, stating that all activities must comply with law and obtain necessary licences, permits and approvals. Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail highlighted the use of monitoring and intelligence technology to ensure responsible management of state mineral resources.
Authorities launched a comprehensive investigation into the transportation of suspected iron ore in Raub, after detecting three trailers via drone surveillance. These vehicles were stopped and inspected by the Pahang Enforcement Unit (UPNP), with drivers being found to have provided false documents and approvals from unauthorized areas.
The mineral stockpile location, indicated by the drivers, was discovered to be outside the permitted mining area specified in the submitted documents. All three drivers were detained, detained, and subsequently released on police bail, while the three trailers were seized and taken to UPNP Central Pahang Zone seizure site in Temerloh.
Offences related to these seizures and arrests are being investigated under relevant sections of the Pahang State Mineral Enactment 2001.
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