Traces of chemical waste found in river in Sabah's Tuaran district

The hazmat team taking water samples for testing from the river at Kampung Rugading, Tuaran

KOTA KINABALU: The authorities are investigating possible chemical waste pollution of a river in Sabah's northern Tuaran district.

Sabah Fire and Rescue Department assistant director of operations Misran Bisara said a call came in from residents at Kampung Rugading on Monday (May 9) who suspected that the river had been contaminated.