No bauxite mining even after moratorium ends on March 31

Dr Xavier Jayakumar

KUALA LUMPUR: Bauxite mining and export activities in Pahang will not be allowed despite the end of a moratorium on March 31, says Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar.

“I wish to stress that the stop-work order on mining activities will be withdrawn after all relevant parties are ready to implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mining and exporting of bauxite in Pahang, which will be carried out in a sustainable manner,” he told a press conference at the Parliament lobby Wednesday (March 13).