A cease-work order has been issued to the two iron ore mining operators suspected of causing pollution in Sungai Kelaik, Gua Musang, Kelantan, which was brought to light in a Malaysiakini exposé last week.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry ordered a halt to the mining operations following an investigation by the Environment Department (DOE).
Its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said one company - Aqua Orion Sdn Bhd - was found to be operating without an environmental impact assessment (EIA) approval, while the other mine - run by Redstar Capital Sdn Bhd - was found to not be operating.
“Our investigation found that Aqua Orion conducted activities without obtaining approval under Subsection 34A(3).
“An investigation paper will be opened immediately under Subsection 34A(6),” he said in a statement today.
Subsection 34A(3) deals with the requirement of an EIA report to the DOE director-general, before obtaining approval from the relevant authority for their intended activities.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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