Photo shows one of the heavy machinery items, which were confiscated during the
operation in Betong.
KUCHING: The enforcement unit of Land and Survey Department has put a stop to rock-removal activities, said to have been conducted without approval, in Sarikei and Betong divisions.
Ten heavy machinery items were also seized as evidence during the operation on Wednesday.
The department’s public relations unit, in a statement, said the activities were detected during a patrol by its personnel.
The case is being investigated under Section 32A of the State Land Code (Chapter 81).
The department also requested those involved in extracting and removal of rocks to refer first to the nearest Land and Survey Office to avoid any enforcement action being taken against them.
The public are also welcomed to report any suspicious activity to the department via its headquarters phone line 082-444 111, via www.talikhidmat.sarawak.gov.my, or via Talikhidmat’s line 082-555 999.