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Kelantan launches 100 illegal mining investigations since start of 2024
Kelantan authorities have opened 100 investigation papers into illegal mining activities this year, with more than half still being processed. The state has intensified its crackdown on unauthorised extraction operations.
LSN Malaysia ·
KOTA BHARU — Kelantan has initiated 100 investigations into illegal mining operations since the beginning of 2024, according to state authorities, signalling a heightened enforcement effort against unauthorised extraction activities in the northern state.
Of the cases opened, 51 remain under active investigation, indicating the ongoing scale of illegal mining concerns within Kelantan's jurisdiction. The figure represents a significant focus on combating unregulated mining activities that have long posed environmental and regulatory challenges across the region.
The investigations span various locations throughout Kelantan as authorities work to identify and pursue those engaged in unauthorised mining operations. Illegal mining activities typically extract minerals without proper licensing or environmental safeguards, often causing land degradation and other ecological concerns.
The state's enforcement drive reflects broader efforts across Malaysia to address illicit mining operations. Authorities have emphasised the importance of licensing compliance and adherence to environmental regulations governing mineral extraction activities.
No additional details regarding specific charges or enforcement actions were immediately available. The investigations are expected to continue as authorities process the remaining cases.