24 Apr 2021 / 15:30 H. Pix for illustration purposes.
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BAHRU: The water quality of Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang here, which is said to be very polluted can endanger aquatic life, as well as humans, can still be saved and the quality of the river water returned to Class One.
Malaysian Nature Lovers Association (MNS) president Professor Dr Ahmad Ismail said it would however, require the state government, through the relevant authorities, to take immediate action to prevent further pollution in the river.
He said the reason being that pollution is still a problem due to the discharge of industrial effluent and sewage waste into the river.