KUANTAN, Jan 14 — Operation to clean areas affected by mining activities here began today, in line with a directive issued by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday.

Pahang Fire and Rescue director Datuk Abdul Wahab Mat Yassin said the operation involved more than 100 personnel, including from the department, Kuantan Municipal Council, 21 firemen, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd and the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp).

He said seven high-powered machinery were used in the operation.

“For today, the cleaning work will involve roads and residential areas in Jalan Sungai Lembing.

“The work involves cleaning of signboards, electricity poles and road surface, he told reporters here today.

Abdul Wahab said the cleaning operation, scheduled for a month, would also involve Jalan Kuantan-Pelabuhan, Jalan Bukit Goh, Jalan Bukit Kuantan, Jalan Sungai Lembing, Jalan Kuantan Bypass, Jalan Gebeng Bypass, Jalan Jerangau Jabor and Jalan Bukit Sagu-Cherul.

He said the department welcomed non-governmental organisations and volunteer bodies keen to participate in the operation.

Meanwhile, Pahang SWCorp director Datuk Mohd Nor Afandi Abd Aziz said the company had identified 25 housing areas to be cleaned in the operation. — Bernama