However since Aug 12 when the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) seized 10 million tonnes of bauxite stockpiles throughout Pahang, the reddish-stained lorries have since disappeared from the roads. "A long term solution is needed to tackle this problem," he said, explaining that the MACC seizure can only be considered a short-term solution at the moment. Meanwhile, a 49-year-old resident of Bukit Goh confirmed that no lorries were seen transporting bauxite ever since the MACC seized the stockpiles. She noted that unlike the moratorium, the mining operators are clearly afraid to go against the MACC seizure order. Checks on social media only unearthed photographs of bauxite-laden lorries traversing roads here dating from before Aug 12, indicating the sudden stop in bauxite-related activities since the MACC seizure.

Source: New Strait Times September 13, 2017 09:00 UTC