Sungai Kulim pollution not caused by pig farming, says Penang exco man


BUKIT MERTAJAM: The pollution of Sungai Kulim was not caused by pig farming along Sungai Lembu, says Penang agro-technology committee chairman Fahmi Zainol.

He said an investigation by the state Veterinary Services Department and related agencies found that the pollution was instead caused by an unlicensed duck farm next to the pig farm.

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