Johor to totally disallow river sand mining activities


JOHOR BARU: All sand mining activities along major waterways and rivers in the state will be stopped to protect water resources after rainfall dropped by more than half this year compared with previous years.

Johor Public Works, Rural and Regional Development committee chairman Datuk Hasni Mohammad said a ban had been imposed since this year and those with existing permits would not be able to continue after it expires in December.

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