Development and human actions pollute wetland in Putrajaya

Algal bloom at the Putrajaya Lake early this year. — filepic

MALAYSIA’s federal administrative capital of Putrajaya is not a sanctuary to only people; it was discovered that the Putrajaya Wetlands Park was also a paradise for nearly 2,000 water birds from almost 200 species.

Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) environment, lake and wetland section head and assistant director Normaliza Noordin said the man-made wetland was the ideal habitat for the birds because of its water quality.