NGOs lodge MACC report over sand mining near turtle nesting sites

Rakan Segari representative Meor Razak Meor Abdul Rahman (2nd from left),Persatuan Sahabat Ekologi Perak deputy chairman Mohd Rafi Zainal Abidin,Kumpulan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (Kuasa) president Hafizudin Nasarudin and (Kuasa) secretary Noor Ismady Ahmad Radzuan showing the documents and report to be submitted to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Meru Raya on Thursday (Nov 2).

IPOH: A report over an alleged illegal sand mining operation in Segari, Lumut has been lodged with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) by Rakan Segari, a coalition of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Rakan Segari representative Meor Razak Meor Abdul Rahman said questions have been raised over whether the mining operation had gotten approval from the respective government departments, including the Perak Land and Mines Department (PTG), Manjung Municipal Council and the state Environment Department.