Mining activity in Gopeng is illegal, says exco man


Dr Abdul Aziz says they are aware of the mining activity that is polluting Sungai Kepar.

THE state has deemed that the alleged mining activity near Kampung Sahom in Gopeng is illegal.

State environment committee chairman Prof Dr Abdul Aziz Bari said the mining operations has been halted following the complaints made by villagers as well as chalet and resort operators earlier this month.

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