Officials fret over foreign aquatic plant


KOTA KINABALU: Agricultural officials are worried that an aquatic plant native to South America can be ordered from the Internet and brought into the state, which could adversely affect the environment.

An online store is selling the plant which can be used as an ornament in aquariums.

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