WWF-Malaysia: Dust particles from Kudat sand mining project hazardous to locals

KOTA KINABALU: A proposed silica sand mining project in the Sikuati area of Sabah’s northern Kudat district will have a negative impact on surrounding communities, says WWF-Malaysia.

This was because the processing site will produce fine silica dust particles known to be hazardous to the human body with long-term exposure, the environmental watchdog group said.