Concern over dying rivers


The toxic chemical pollution in Sungai Kim Kim in April resulted in several thousands of people needing medical treatment after breathing in noxious gases. — Bernama

JOHOR BARU: The state government has been urged to take swift action to restore dead or dying rivers in the state to help ensure sustainable long-term water resources.

Green Earth Society Johor president P. Sivakumar warned that Johoreans may end up having to pay a heavy price in the future if the state government failed to do the necessary.

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