Pollutant-absorbing plants to clean up Sungai Rui

Recent checks showed low levels of arsenic in Sungai Rui. Villagers along the river have complained about skin problems which they believe are linked to the river contamination. (Right) Ahmad Faizal says the state Department of Environment will continue to monitor the situation at Sungai Rui.

PLANTS may hold the key to helping clean up low levels of arsenic pollution in Sungai Rui, Hulu Perak.

A discussion is now ongoing between the Perak Forestry Department and Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) to search for plants that can absorb pollution.