PUTRAJAYA: Bauxite mining in Pahang should be stopped altogether if the industry cannot prevent it from polluting the river, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.
He said there were definite health risks caused by bauxite-related pollution, but the hazards were long term and will take time to manifest.
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