Illegal sand mining persists in Manjung despite several stop-work orders, says PTG


IPOH: An illegal sand mining operator at Pasir Panjang beach, Manjung continued with its activities despite being given warnings by the authorities to stop work at the site.

Perak Land and Mines Department (PTG) director Datuk Mohamad Fariz Mohamad Hanip said work at the site was detected in November last year and PTG with the cooperation of the Manjung Municipal Council (MPM) had ordered it to stop operating while waiting for approval.

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