Invasive plants choking lakes to be fished out

Workers clearing aquatic plants from one of the lakes in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

WORK to remove aquatic plants at two lakes in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya in Selangor, is almost complete, with the task at the first lake about 80% done.

Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said two boats were needed to remove the aquatic plants.