The federal government imposed the moratorium on bauxite mining in Pahang because the people there are suffering from water and environmental pollution, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Shahidan Kassim.
He said he hoped that the Pahang government would ensure that the industry implemented the measures to resolve the pollution.
The federal government yesterday announced a three-month moratorium from Jan 15 on bauxite mining in Pahang and outlined measures the industry must implement during the period to stop the pollution.
The measures include clearing all bauxite stockpiles, setting up an integrated storage area and implementing a bauxite waste treatment system.
Shahidan spoke to Bernama after a meeting with a virtual media group at Denai Larian in Kangar last night.
- Bernama
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