Public urged to remain calm over Fukushima treated water release


PETALING JAYA: The public is urged to remain calm over reports that Japan will begin releasing treated water from Fukushima into the ocean this Thursday (Aug 24).

Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin said there was currently no live marine fish imported from Japan, according to the Fisheries Department.

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