No seabed tin mining in Manjung, says Saarani
No seabed tin mining activity is taking place along the coastal area or the estuary of Sungai Batu in the Manjung district, according to Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad.
He said the Minerals and Geoscience Department has confirmed that no Mining Operation Scheme Approval Letter has been issued for mining activities in the area.
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