KOTA BHARU, Oct 29 — A total of 100 investigation papers have been opened over illegal mining activities in Kelantan following 104 integrated enforcement operations carried out from 2024 until September this year.

Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan said 51 cases are still under investigation while the remaining 49 cases have been resolved.

He said all the cases were investigated under Section 158 of the Kelantan State Minerals Enactment 2001.

“Based on the enforcement records from the State Land and Mines Office for the period from 2024 until September 2026, 51 cases are still under investigation, and the remaining 49 cases have been resolved,” he said.