Sungai Lereh, Melaka affected by pollution, says assemblyman


MELAKA: Sungai Lereh has turned inky again and an improper release of the discharge from the Sungai Udang landfill is believed to be the cause, says the Klebang assemblyman

Datuk Lim Ban Hong said the effluent released from water treatment ponds at Sungai Udang and the contamination has severely affected the livelihoods of the fishermen in the area.

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Melaka , Sungai Lereh , Landfill , Effluent , Pollution

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