sand mining
MACC freezes millions in assets linked to sand mining corruption probe
Agency investigating 20 other projects related to the case - Azam.
Bernama
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6 months ago
MACC collars ex-S'gor company exec, businessperson over alleged bribery
Both suspects are thought to be linked to a prominent opposition leader.
Hariz Mohd
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6 months ago
Manjung sand mining will destroy turtle breeding spots - NGOs
Annual 10-20 nesting grounds now down to five, groups say.
Hariz Mohd
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a year ago
Kg Masjid Lama residents concerned with new sand mining project
They are concerned with soil erosion and environmental pollution.
Bernama
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a year ago
'Goat and sand' deal: Sabah reps want authorities to shed light
Why mega goat farm allowed on mostly uninhabited island - Sabah reps.
a year ago
Nik Nazmi: Ministry to look into alleged illegal sand mining site in Perak
An activist group claims it's being done without a permit.
2 years ago
Scuffle erupts as NGOs, villagers barred from leaving 'illegal' mining site
Company reps block the roads with bulldozers.
Isabelle Leong
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2 years ago
Defamation suit: Farmer, The Star ordered to pay Perak rep RM320k
Legal action was over comments, articles regarding sand mining.
3 years ago
Kudat residents: Sand mining ongoing despite govt saying approval pending
Mining has been happening since June, with residents unconsulted.
3 years ago
Johor reclamations: Where will the sand come from?
Some of the sand concessionaires include royalty-linked firms.
Nigel Aw
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3 years ago
Sand crisis looms as world population surges, UN warns
Sand is the second-most exploited natural resource, replenishment difficult.
Reuters
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3 years ago
Project aimed to help fisherfolk with shallow waters deepens pockets instead
Stakeholders say royal-linked sand mining project hurting fisherfolks, environment.
Allim Jamaluddin
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3 years ago
NGOs urge Perak MB to act on illegal sand mining in Manjung
'Irresponsible parties have no respect for supremacy of law.'
Bernama
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3 years ago
Illegal sand mining persists in Manjung despite stop-work orders
Authorities say there was no approval or permission issued.
Bernama
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3 years ago
Stop work order issued against sand mining project at turtle landing site
Manjung Municipal Council says permit issued by land and mines office.
Bernama
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3 years ago
Idris dredges sand mining controversy in Asahan
Mining in coastal areas has extended to the entire state, he says.
Yasmin Ramlan
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3 years ago
LETTER | CAP urges the Malaysian government to ban sand exports
'The world is running out of sand, and many countries have started imposing bans on exports.'
Mohideen Abdul Kader
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5 years ago
As Myanmar farmers lose their land, sand mining for Singapore is blamed
Singapore-registered dredging company Starhigh Asia Pacific says erosion was present in the area before work started.
Reuters
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5 years ago
It's not just sand-mining - reclamation reduces fish catch too
LETTER | Reclamation projects in Penang waters have led to markedly reduced catches by coastal fishermen.
Khoo Salma Nasution
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6 years ago
In blow to Singapore's expansion, Malaysia bans sea sand exports
The move could complicate Singapore's land reclamation efforts, but the PM's aide denies it's aimed at curbing the city-state's expansion.
Fathin Ungku & Rozanna Latiff, Reuters
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6 years ago
MACC probing two Malacca PKR leaders over sand mining kickbacks
UPDATED 5.08PM | Elected representative is one of the leaders under investigation for corruption and abuse of power.
6 years ago
Perak MB Inc defends sand mining operations
All mining operations are according to rules and regulations.
6 years ago
Perak's sand mining: A ticking time bomb
COMMENT | And it is clear that Menteri Besar Ahmad Faizal Azumu does not have the people's support in what he's doing to Perak.
Mariam Mokhtar
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6 years ago