Villagers in the path of quarry operations appealing for mercy


An aerial view of the granite quarry near Bukit Juru with Kampung Sungai Sembilang less than 1km away in the background (right) in Juru, Penang. Lorries to the quarry rumble through the village, kicking up dust. — Photos: LO TERN CHERN and ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

VILLAGERS of Kampung Sungai Sembilang in Juru on mainland Penang have been complaining about two granite quarries located about 1km away from their homes.

They claim the quarries have been giving them problems.

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