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ALAM: The water pollution incident in Sungai Batang Benar due to a fire at a paint factory in Nilai 3, Negeri Sembilan, yesterday afternoon has not affected the water supply to consumers in Selangor.
Selangor Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairman Hee Loy Sian in a statement today said following the incident, the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) had activated the yellow code based on the Water Resources Pollution Emergency Manual for a thorough investigation at the affected area.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that a white stream of water had entered Lake Ujana Nilai Impian, Negeri Sembilan before entering Sungai Batang Benar. The incident was detected following firefighting work at the paint factory,” he said.
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Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve proposal still under discussion - exco
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The proposal to degazette the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve is still under discussion and the Selangor government is examining the views of relevant experts, said Selangor Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairperson Hee Loy Sian.
Hee said many aspects need to be considered before a decision on the status of the degazetting of the forest is made including the socio-economy, development and welfare of the Orang Asli.
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Selangor executive councillor Hee said many aspects need to be taken into account before a decision on the status of the degazetting of the forest is made including the socio-economy, development and welfare of the Orang Asli. Picture by Firdaus Latif
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BESTARI JAYA, April 11 The proposal to degazette the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve is still under discussion and the Selangor government is examining the views of relevant experts, said Selangor Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairman Hee Loy Sian.