Time for concrete action to keep rivers pollution-free

Sungai Tukang Batu (pic, above) and Sungai Kim Kim (pic, below) are still polluted, although the latter’s appearance has improved quite a bit in terms of water colour.

Some months ago, Sungai Tukang Batu in Pasir Gudang, Johor was reported to be one of the dirtiest rivers in the country.

After the matter was highlighted in The Star, the state Department of Environment (DOE) said the authorities had joined forces to clean-up the river.