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The Sun
17-07-2025
- The Sun
PGA raids Batu Gajah factory, seizes RM10 mln in illegal aluminium
BATU GAJAH: The General Operations Force (PGA) uncovered an illegal aluminium processing operation in the Pengkalan 4 Industrial Area, Pusing, seizing 1,221.3 tonnes of the metal valued at nearly RM10 million. The raid, conducted yesterday evening, involved multiple enforcement agencies. PGA Northern Brigade Deputy Commander ACP Shamsul Baharin Aman confirmed the operation was a joint effort between the 3rd Battalion PGA Intelligence Unit, Northern Brigade Headquarters, and the 1st Battalion PGA, supported by the Perak Department of Environment (DOE) and Batu Gajah District Council. Authorities found the factory operating without a valid licence under the Environmental Quality Act 1974. 'The premises contained a significant amount of aluminium, along with processing machinery and a lorry engine,' Shamsul Baharin said. A 37-year-old factory manager was detained for questioning. The total seizure, including equipment, was estimated at RM11,812,280. Investigations revealed the facility had been operational since 2023, employing 10 workers to process and export metal materials. Perak DOE director Datuk Dr Mohammad Ezanni Mat Salleh confirmed the seized aluminium falls under scheduled waste code SW 422, which prohibits unlicensed handling of metal-solvent mixtures. - Bernama
The Star
17-07-2025
- The Star
GOF raids illegal Batu Gajah factory, seizes RM10mil worth of metal
BATU GAJAH: An illegal factory processing aluminium goods and scheduled waste in the Pengkalan Industrial Area near Pusing was raided on Wednesday (July 16), resulting in the seizure of 1,221.3 tonnes of metal worth approximately RM10mil, Sinar Harian reports. The Malay language daily reported that the raid, which took place at around 7:30pm Wednesday, was led by the General Operations Force (GOF) in collaboration with the Perak Environment Department (DOE) and the Batu Gajah District Council. Northern Brigade GOF deputy commander Asst Comm Shamsul Baharin Aman said that during the operation, a large amount of aluminium metal, as well as various machines and equipment believed to be used for illegal processing, were discovered. "This premises was conducting aluminium processing activities without a valid licence or permit under the Environmental Quality Act 1974. "In this raid, a 37-year-old local man, who claimed to be the factory manager, was arrested for further investigation," he told Sinar Harian at a press conference here on Thursday (July 17). He added that in addition to the aluminium metal, various equipment, including a lorry, was seized, with the total value reaching RM11.81mil. He noted that initial investigations revealed that the factory operator is believed to have been in operation for the past two years, with the assistance of 10 workers. "Each processed aluminium metal product would be shipped overseas through appointed agents. "The factory's estimated monthly profit is around RM20,000. We suspect there are elements of smuggling of raw materials brought in from abroad before being processed and re-exported," he said. Meanwhile, the Perak DOE director Datuk Dr Mohammad Ezanni Mat Salleh said that one of the main materials processed included industrial waste categorised under code SW422, which is a mixture of metals and chemical solvents known as a form of scheduled waste that is prohibited from being processed without a valid licence. "During the inspection, we observed burning with tyre pyrolysis oil, which is extremely serious when burned as it causes a noticeable odour if not properly controlled in the air," he said. The case is being investigated under provisions of the Environmental Quality Act 1974; Section 6 of the Secondhand Dealers Act 1946 and the Trade, Business and Industrial By-Laws 2017.
Barnama
17-07-2025
- Barnama
PGA Raids Factory In Batu Gajah, Seizes aluminium Worth RM10 Mln
BATU GAJAH, July 17 (Bernama) -- The General Operations Force (PGA) seized approximately 1,221.3 tonnes of aluminium valued at nearly RM10 million in a raid on a metal processing factory in the Pengkalan 4 Industrial Area, Pusing, here yesterday. PGA Northern Brigade Deputy Commander ACP Shamsul Baharin Aman said the enforcement operation at 7.30 pm involved personnel from the Intelligence Unit of the 3rd Battalion PGA, the Intelligence Unit of the Northern Brigade Headquarters, and the 1st Battalion PGA, with assistance from the Perak Department of Environment (DOE) and Batu Gajah District Council. He said the premises were believed to be carrying out aluminium processing activities without a valid licence or permit issued by the Perak DOE under the Environmental Quality Act 1974.
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- New Straits Times
RM11.8mil worth of aluminium, machinery seized in Perak raid
IPOH: The Third Battalion of the General Operations Force (GOF) has raided an illegal aluminium processing factory and uncovered more than 1,200 tonnes of aluminium and machinery valued at over RM11.8 million. The operation, conducted under Op Hazard, was led by the Intelligence Branch of Battalion 3 of the GOF, with support from the Northern Brigade GOF Intelligence Branch, Battalion 1 GOF, the Perak Department of Environment (DOE), and the Batu Gajah District Council. GOF Northern Brigade Deputy Commander Assistant Commissioner Shamsul Baharin Aman said the raid was carried out yesterday in the Pengkalan Industrial Area 4, Pusing. Shamsul said the factory had allegedly been operating without the required licences and permits under the Environmental Quality Act 1974. "We also arrested a 37-year-old local man who identified himself as the factory manager for further investigation. "We discovered and seized approximately 1,221.3 tonnes of aluminium, various scheduled waste materials, and processing machinery, including a lorry engine. "The total value of the seized items is estimated at RM11,812,280," he said at a press conference at the factory today.
