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Assessing the Socio-Economic Status and Environmental Impact of Sand
Mining Tanah Merah Kelantan
Zulaikha Fadhilah bt Mohd Kori
Supervisor: Dr. Latifah bt Abdul Ghani
Bachelor of Management (Policy and Social Environment)
School of Social and Economic Development
This study is aimed at assessing the socio-economic impacts and environment caused
by sand mining in the Taman Harmoni Bandar Baru Tanah Merah. The collected data
were analyzed through field study in the form of a questionnaire through Statistical
Package for The Social Science (SPSS). In addition to using the questionnaire method,
interview was also conducted with the involved parties including District Drainage and
Irrigation Department: Tanah Merah and Sand Mining Contractor Workers. Questions
asked are open and general questions that include questions pertaining to the role of
those involved with sand mining activities. The findings reveal a lot of negative impacts
on the environment and socio-economics. Among the negative impacts such as the
impact of air quality, water quality, soil quality and the quality of life residents. This
situation shows that the impact of sand mining has a significant impact on socioeconomic
and the quality of the environment. Hence, the role of the government, the
private sector, NGOs is needed to ensure that sand mining activities are monitored
and taken initiatives to reduce the impact of sand mining and ensure the sustainability
of community development in Taman Harmoni Bandar Baru Tanah Merah.
Keywords: Sand Mining, Impact, Socio-economic, Environment
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