JANUARY 5 — WWF-Malaysia views with grave concern the unsustainable bauxite mining activity going on in Kuantan. WWF-Malaysia calls on the government to heed the voices of the local communities, scientists, stakeholders and the public and immediately halt all bauxite mining activities. Demand for bauxite and economic benefits have been cited as the reason for allowing the mining but the government cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the problems resulting from unsustainable bauxite mining — the environmental and social costs.
The long-term environmental and health costs due to this unsustainable practice may far outweigh the short-term economic benefit generated by this activity. Read more