‘Slimy and oily water’ flowing into pipes


Hanim (left), shariffa (right) and other Peka representatives having a discussion about the poor water quality the orang asli folk have had to endure. — Photos: AZMAN GHANI/The Star

THE villagers of Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Buloh dread whenever it rains.

Since last month, the village, which relies on the rivers that flow from the nearby hills for drinking water, has been receiving murky water filled with sediments from their pipes after a downpour.

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