Crying foul over inaction


A lorry is seen dumping construction debris and other waste in a vacant spot by the river. — Photos: FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

RESIDENTS in Ara Damansara are at their wits’ end over the dumping of waste in Sungai Kayu Ara, a problem that has plagued them for more than a decade without any lasting solution to-date.

They said they were puzzled by the lack of action by the authorities to stop the illegal activity, exacerbated by the open burning of rubbish in recent years.

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