Dept: Logging activities did not contaminate catchment pond

Water source: The catchment pond is a source of water supply for about 100 residents in Kampung Kuala Kenau in Kuantan. — Bernama

KUANTAN: The Pahang Forestry Department has denied allegations that logging activities caused the contamination of the water catchment pond at Bukit Segan­tang in Sungai Lembing here.

Its director Datuk Dr Mohd Hizamri Mohd Yasin said logging was not being carried out near the pond, which was reportedly a source of water supply for about 100 residents in Kampung Kuala Kenau here.