RAUB, July 22 — The Pahang state government is determined to crack down on illegal land exploration activities in the state by taking perpetrators to court directly, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.
“I no longer allow compounds because it does not deter them from these offences and it looks like the state is not serious in eradicating these illegal land activities,” he said. Wan Rosdy said strict enforcement is necessary to minimise the encroachment on state assets, be they land or mining activities, to prevent losses because the profits are not only enjoyed by the state government but also returned to the people through various forms of aid.