RM20m needed to restore Tasik Chini - Pahang MB

BernamaPublished: Jun 25, 2021 12:21 PM

The Pahang government estimates that RM20 million is needed to restore an area of 600 hectares in Tasik Chini, Pekan which was badly affected by mining activities.

Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the state government had allocated RM1 million from the rehabilitation trust fund for the effort, which is expected to begin in August...

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