Act now to avert water crisis


Fishermen who depend on Sungai Tebrau for their livelihood find it challenging to earn an income. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR is one of the most developed states in Malaysia, but its waterways bear the brunt of development as the highest number of polluted rivers in the peninsula are found here.

Figures from the Department of Environment (DOE) reveal that 16 out of the 25 dirtiest rivers are located in the state.

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