The state government of Johor has launched a new initiative this year called Johor Bersih@Sungai to tackle river pollution. Led by Ling Tian Soon, the programme involves all 10 districts of Johor, focusing on cleaning up polluted rivers like Sungai Skudai. Ling emphasized the importance of stopping the dumping of garbage into rivers and raising public awareness about environmental conservation.
“There must be a stop to the dumping of garbage into the rivers”
Ling also revealed that efforts to improve water quality in polluted rivers have shown results, with five rivers moving to higher categories. He credited the Department of Environment’s actions and industry engagement for this positive change.
In a separate incident, Ling addressed the deaths of four elephants in Johor, highlighting the need to protect these iconic wildlife species. Preliminary reports suggest poisoning as a possible cause, emphasizing the importance of wildlife conservation in the region.
The Star