{
  "id": 2713316,
  "title": "PGA gempur kawasan lombong emas, peralatan lebih RM1.13 juta dirampas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/pga-gempur-kawasan-lombong-emas-peralatan-lebih-rm1-13-juta-dirampas-2713316",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T03:41:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/23/pga-gempur-kawasan-lombong-emas-peralatan-lebih-rm1-13-juta-dirampas"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gold mining activities in a region of Gua Musang have been disrupted, resulting in the seizure of over RM1.13 million worth of equipment and tools. (Picture: PGA) In the city of Kuala Betis, law enforcement carried out a search operation known as Op Gali Mega (East Zone) on Tuesday evening, arresting four individuals, including Chinese nationals aged between 19 and 64. The operation also involved the Air Movement Unit (PGU) Bukit Aman and the Land and Mining Department (PTG) of Kelantan. When the operation began, it was discovered that the area's perimeter gates were locked, and a subsequent investigation revealed four men in suspicious circumstances. Further investigation across the entire area uncovered various tools suspected of being used for illegal gold mining activities. These findings include two gold pans, full protective gear, a pulley, and a binding machine, totaling a value of more than RM1.13 million, according to Harian Metro. One person reportedly surrendered a copy of an application for a permit to excavate sand in Sungai Nenggiri, Kuala Betis, dated January 31, 2024. According to initial assessments, the activities were conducted in a location suspected of being associated with the unauthorized issuance of sand excavation permits for illegal gold mining operations, according to the report. Additionally, the case is being investigated under Section 158 of the State Minerals Act 2001. Further investigations will be conducted by the relevant authorities to determine the true nature of the activities.",
  "summary": "Empat lelaki termasuk warga China berusia 19 hingga 64 tahun turut ditahan dalam serbuan di Kuala Betis, Gua Musang semalam.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "PGA gempur kawasan lombong emas, peralatan lebih RM1.13 juta dirampas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/pga-gempur-kawasan-lombong-emas-peralatan-lebih-rm1-13-juta-dirampas",
        "published": "2026-08-23T03:41:42.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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