MACC to seize 10 million tonnes of bauxite stockpile in Pahang


A stockpile of bauxite at a Felda estate in Pahang. Filepix

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will seize over 10 million tonnes of bauxite stockpile in Pahang to facilitate investigations into illegal bauxite mining in the state.

MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Datuk Azam Baki said the seizure was to prevent the bauxite from being taken out of the stockpile area for business or other purposes.

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