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New Straits Times
02-08-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Zero water treatment plant shutdowns in Selangor as of July 31
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) director Dr Mohmad Asari Daud confirmed that zero water treatment plant shutdowns were recorded in the state up to July 31 this year. He attributed this to intensified patrols and monitoring efforts by Luas, covering more areas identified as posing potential risks to water sources. As a result, he said, more pollution incidents were detected early and swiftly addressed without disrupting operations. "Through round-the-clock monitoring in sensitive water source areas across the state, no water treatment plant shutdowns were recorded compared with 15 cases in 2020," he said in his speech at Selangor's 2025 World Water Day celebration at Taman Tasik Shah Alam today. The state-level celebration was officiated by the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Also present were Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin and State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin. Tengku Amir Shah also launched the official World Water Day mascot, named Sumaita, and toured exhibition booths by government agencies and private organisations before departing. The programme aims to raise public awareness of the agencies responsible for water-related matters in Selangor and to encourage greater community stewardship of water sources for shared benefits. – Bernama
The Sun
02-08-2025
- General
- The Sun
Zero water treatment plant shutdowns in Selangor as of July 31
SHAH ALAM: Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) director Dr Mohmad Asari Daud confirmed that zero water treatment plant shutdowns were recorded in the state up to July 31 this year. He attributed this to intensified patrols and monitoring efforts by LUAS, covering more areas identified as posing potential risks to water sources. As a result, he said, more pollution incidents were detected early and swiftly addressed without disrupting operations. 'Through round‑the‑clock monitoring in sensitive water source areas across the state, no water treatment plant shutdowns were recorded compared with 15 cases in 2020,' he said in his speech at Selangor's 2025 World Water Day celebration at Taman Tasik Shah Alam today. The state-level celebration was officiated by the Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Also present were Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin and State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin. Tengku Amir Shah also launched the official World Water Day mascot, named Sumaita, and toured exhibition booths by government agencies and private organisations before departing. The programme aims to raise public awareness of the agencies responsible for water‑related matters in Selangor and to encourage greater community stewardship of water sources for shared benefits. - Bernama
The Star
29-07-2025
- The Star
Sungai Semenyih odour pollution traced to unlicensed recycling facility in Beranang
AN UNLICENSED recycling facility located near the Mahkota Industrial Park in Beranang, Kajang, was found to be the cause of odour pollution in Sungai Semenyih at 1.40am Monday (July 28) morning. The incident required the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) to issue a Code Yellow, signifying a potential threat to water quality and treatment plant operations. The odour which had a strength equivalent to 10 TON required the release of 360 MLD from the Semenyih Dam to dilute. From an official statement issued by Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, it was revealed that waste from plastic recycling activities had spilled from the facility's bulk containers. This discovered following investigations by LUAS and Air Selangor. The facility has been ordered to cease operations and clean up the spilled waste at all affected locations immediately. It will also face action for polluting water sources by LUAS, which has opened an investigation paper under Section 79(4) of the LUAS Enactment 1999 against the premises. If found guilty, they can be fined up to RM100,000, imprisoned for up to three years, or both. Additionally, there is a further fine of RM3,000 for each day the offence continues after a compliance notice has been served. At the same time, the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) has issued a compound under By-Law 11 of the Collection, Disposal, and Disposal of Waste By-Law 2007. As the premises is unlicensed, the council has taken measures to seize the recycling facility. When contacted, Association of Water and Energy Research president Piarapakaran Subramaniam said in lieu of the repeated occurrences of water pollution incidences, more proactive action is needed to address the issue. 'There is a need to build a database of high risk pollution areas so that the information can be used in coming up with preventive measures,' said Piarapakaran. He also stressed that investigations should not just stop after the odour pollution has been diluted. 'The more important question is, what was the chemical compound and how long has the facility been releasing it with a lower or undetectable 'TON' value. Some chemicals have accumulative characteristics in the human body and will give a negative impact once it reaches a certain level,' he said. In her statement, Jamaliah stressed that the Selangor government, together with LUAS and relevant authorities will not hesitate to take stern action against those who pollute water sources.
The Star
09-07-2025
- The Star
Coloured water in Sungai Kapar Kechil traced back to two premises in Klang
The coloured water in Sungai Kapar Kechil on June 18 has been traced to a plastic recycling factory and liquid latex storage facility at Jalan Kapar, Klang. Selangor public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin ( pic ), in a statement, said an investigation by Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) on July 6 uncovered suspicious activity at a premises in Batu 8 Industrial Area near the river. The statement said Luas suspected that a pump found at the factory was being used to discharge effluent from its pond into the river. 'Further checks also revealed that two additional pumps were used at the premises to extract river water without authorisation. 'Luas has instructed the facility to cease using the pumps. 'Samples taken from several spots around the premises were sent to the Chemistry Department for analysis and further action. 'Luas has opened an investigation paper under Section 79(4) of Luas Enactment 1999 for polluting water sources and under Section 107(b) of the same law for the unauthorised extraction of water,' she said. A follow-up investigation on July 8 pointed to another premises that was believed to have contributed to the pollution. She said an inspection of the liquid latex storage facility revealed a leak in the outlet cover of an intermediate bulk container (IBC) tank storing blue-coloured latex used in glove manufacturing. 'The premises did not have a containment pond to manage the flow of the coloured liquid waste, which had flowed into the facility's drainage system, then into a nearby ditch and eventually into Sungai Kapar Kechil. 'Luas issued a directive under Section 121(1) of Luas Enactment 1999, instructing the facility to halt and seal the flow immediately, and to carry out clean-up works at all affected areas within the premises. 'Luas also conducted water sampling and the samples have been sent to the Chemistry Department for analysis,' she said. Jamaliah said Luas has also opened an investigation paper against the facility under Section 79(4) of Luas Enactment 1999 for polluting a water source.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Illegal cattle farm near Sungai Langat under probe over pollution complaints
HULU LANGAT: The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) has launched an investigation into an illegal cattle-rearing operation in Kampung Sungai Long, following complaints of pollution from local residents. In a statement posted on Facebook, Luas confirmed the presence of livestock activity but found no effluent discharge due to a "closed-circuit" system where wastewater is recycled into ponds. Luas said the farm, located on government reserve land near Sungai Langat, was inspected on March 20. "Observations at the nearby Sungai Langat showed the river remains in good condition, with no detectable impact on water quality," Luas said. Despite the findings, Luas has opened an investigation paper under Section 43(1) and Section 107(b) of the Luas Enactment 1999, for altering a water source and using water without written permission. A follow-up inspection and sampling were conducted on April 16 in areas suspected of experiencing runoff during rainfall. Samples have been sent to the Chemistry Department for further analysis. Luas said the case would be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for a recommendation on compounding. The issue has also been escalated to the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj), the District and Land Office, and the Selangor Veterinary Services Department. "The Selangor state government, Luas and all related enforcement agencies will not compromise and will take firm action against any activity that causes problems or pollutes water sources," the agency said. Previously, a Malay daily reported that residents had called on the state government to resolve a long-standing pollution issue allegedly caused by an illegal cattle farm operating on government reserve land since 2018. The farm, located just 200 metres from the housing area, has allegedly created unbearable living conditions due to odour from unmanaged cow waste and a persistent fly infestation.
