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SAND MANAGEMENT

 

PELITA through its wholly owned subsidiary, Magna Focus Sdn. Bhd. (MFSB) had been given the task by the Sarawak State Government to regulate and manage sand and gravel extraction from the seas and rivers. Entrepreneurs interested to extract sand/gravel within PELITA (MFSB) licensed areas are required to have contract, which could be applied from MFSB at the following address: -

Managing Director
Magna Focus Sdn Bhd,
Lot 4.26 Level 4 Wisma Satok, Jalan Satok
93400 Kuching, Sarawak.
Tel : 082-241457/423990
Fax: 082-423990
Email: ahmaddm@pelita.gov.my

A. Application
For application to extract sand gravel, please download the application form from this website. Fill in the form and submit it to the above-mentioned address together with a complete set of documents as stated below:
i. Certified true copy of Company Registration Certificate & Trade License;
ii. Proof and amount of paid-up capital;
iii. Certified true copy of Form 24;
iv. Certified true copy of Form 49;
v. Last three years company's audited financial statement or bank statement for proprietorship/partnership;
vi. Latest Annual Return filed with CCM for renewal.
vii. List and certified copy of certificates for barges/machinery used for extraction; including particulars of vessels/barges, Length x Breadth x Height measurements, gross tonnage, registration number, type and certificates of registration;
ix. List of Projects requiring sand supply and proof of required volume and project consultant report, if any;
x. Indication of Stockpile area(s);
xi. Proposed area of extraction (including map) must be within the licensed area as indicated in List of Licensed Areas table.

* Click here to download the Application Form

B. Contract Renewal
For renewal of contract, please use the same form as in (A) and submit at least 2 months before expiry. All related documents and information must be updated.

C. Processing Time, Fee and Deposit
Application Processing and final consideration will take about two (2) months. A processing fee of RM 50 (non-refundable) and processing deposit of RM 300 (refundable) will be charged upon submission of application form.

D. Particulars Of Machinery and Stockpile Sites:
All barges/vessels involved and stockpile sites used in the sand operation activities are to be duly registered with the License Holder and Department of Land and Survey respectively before extraction commences.
The following documents are to be submitted to the License Holder:
i. Particulars of Ship Certificate issued by Marine Department
ii. River Operating Certificate (Permit) issued by Sarawak Rivers Board.
iii. Latest Inspection (Survey) Certificate by Marine Department.
Any change to the barge/vessel used for sand/gravel extraction must have written consent from License Holder.
Any change to the stockpile site must be approved by Department of Land and Survey before registration with the License Holder.

E. Security Deposit
Upon acceptance of the offer, applicants are required to furnish a Security Deposit in the form of a Banker’s Guarantee or Banker’s Cheque, the amount will be decided by the License Holder.

F. Management and Royalty Fees
Approved contractor will be charged a Management and Royalty fees of RM3.90 for every metric tonne of sand or gravel.

 

G. Sand/Gravel Extraction Offences/Non-Compliances & Penalty

No. Types of Offence/Non-compliance Penalty by MFSB
1
 Extraction without contract within or outside licensed area No future contract application to be considered
2
 Operating illegal stockpile No future contract application to be considered
3
 Extraction within sensitive areas eg. Riverbank, villages, fishing ground, bridges, etc. Termination of contract and forfeiture of SD
4
 Extraction beyond middle third of river Termination of contract and forfeiture of SD
5
 Extraction beyond contract time Contract termination and forfeiture of SD
6
 Failure to submit monthly return on time Contract termination and forfeiture of SD
7
 Extraction without contract while waiting for renewal Penalty of RM 5,000 (from SD) on top of Management & Royalty fees for the quantity extracted. May not consider renewal.
8
 Under-declared volume Termination of contract & forfeit SD & to pay the Management & Royalty fees for the undeclared volume
9
 Extraction beyond contract area but within licensed area Termination of contract and forfeiture of SD
10
 Unregistered stockpile & barge or machinery Termination of contract and forfeiture of SD
11
 Sub-contracting of contract without written consent Termination of contract and forfeiture of SD
12
 Late payment of Management & Royalty fees If no response after due date, to terminate the contract & liquidate SD.
13
 Failure to furnish & register details for barge to barge transfer of extracted sand/gravel Termination of contract and forfeiture of SD
14
 Failure to obtain approval for delivering sand/gravel outside operation area Termination of contract and forfeiture of SD
  Notes: 1. Sensitive areas - Areas of economic, enviromental and social importance.
    2. SD- Security Deposits

H. List of Available Licensed Areas

i) Southern Region
1.
Sg. Santubong (from 1km downstream of causeway)
2.

Along Sungai Sarawak Kanan (From the mouth of Sg. Sarawak Kanan to Tg. Durian & from Tg. Jabu to Buso)

3.
Along Sungai Kuala Sematan, Sungai Sebako & Sungai Serayan Sematan.
4.
Along Sungai Tebia/Simbu, Padawan.
5.
From the bed of Btg. Sadong (Kpg. Lubuk Lalang to Kpg. Sebangkoi)
6.
From Batang Saribas, Betong Division.
7.
From Ng. Derau to Ulu Senulau and Ng. Budu to Ng. Gerenjang, Sungai Krian, Saratok.
8.
Sg. Krian from Kuala Kabung to 1.5km from Saratok Town.
ii) Central Region
1.

From the river bed of that part of Btg. Rajang, Btg. Lebaan and part of Btg. Igan, Sibu Division, Sibu.
2.
From the bed of Btg. Rajang, Sibu.
3.
From the beds of Btg. Rajang in the Sarikei Division
4.
(i) From the bed of Btg. Rajang commencing from a point at Ngemah which is the Divisional Boundary between Sibu and Kapit Division to Nanga Balleh/Nanga Sut Batang Balleh, Kapit which herein described as AREA A
(ii) Btg. Rajang commencing from a point of Rh. Punan Laging, Sungai Pih and Batang Belaga commencing from a point of Rh. Kahai to Rh. Apan which herein described as AREA B

(iii) From the mouth of Sg. Belepeh and its two (2) tributaries, Sg. Seping, Sg. Jaik, Sg. Maleh, Sg. Wat, Sg. Majoh, Sg. Murum, Sg. Penyuan and part of Batang Balui from point at Long Murum to Batang Lungun which herein described as AREA C

5.

From the river bed of that part of Kuala Btg. Balingian, Balingian upstream to Rh. Chendang, Ulu Balingian of Mukah Division
6.
From the bed of Btg. Rajang, Btg. Paloh, Btg. Lassa and Btg. Igan, Mukah Division.
7.

From the river bed of that part of Btg. Igan, Btg. Oya, Btg. Mukah and the seashore from Kuala Mukah to Kuala Mudan all in Mukah Division, Mukah (except the seashore).
8.

Along seashore of Kuala Balingian to Kuala Serupai of Mukah Division, Mukah.

 

iii) Northern Region
1.
 From the sea of Kuala Bintulu, Bintulu to Kuala Sarupai, Tatau.
2.
 From the bed of Btg. Tatau, Bintulu
3.
 Along Btg. Baram, Sg. Bakong, Sg. Tinjar and Sg. Tutoh, Baram.
4.
 Along Btg. Baram in between Long Miri and Long San, Baram
5.
 From the riverbed of Btg. Lawas, Lawas and Btg. Lawas Damit.
6.
 Offshore at Kuala Baram, Miri.
7.
 Offshore at Baram Miri
8.
 Along Btg. Suai, Niah, Miri Division.

 
I. Export of Sand and/or Gravel Outside Sarawak
No export of sand and/or gravel outside Sarawak shall be allowed without our written approval.
 
 

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For any query, information, or comments feel free to contact us at the following numbers:

      Tel : 082-241457/423990
      Fax: 082-423990
   


Address

Magna Focus Sdn Bhd,
Lot 4.26 Level 4 Wisma Satok,
Jalan Satok 93400 Kuching,
Sarawak.    
Email: ahmaddm@pelita.gov.my 
 
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