GEORGETOWN, JUN 25 – River Pollution Issues at Dondang Pool B, Sungai Dondang in Paya Terubong, Penang which the river is linked to Sungai Pinang. They had receive the report on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and today site visit by YB Chow Kon Yew to look at the issue.
The samples of dead fish and river water had been send to Chemical Office for investigate and the results will be known in about two weeks time. The 5 dead fish are included Africa Fish, Eel Fish, Carp Fish, Loach Fish and more. They are suspected 3 factory who nearby to the at Paya Terubong, Air Itam, Penang.
“There were does not have any compromise to take any action against the businesses polluting in the river which it was a tributary of Sungai Pinang. In the same time, Penang Island Municipal Council will taking this issue seriously and will take appropriate action against those who discharge the pollutants into the river,” said YB Chow Kon Yeow.
“I feel sad about the incident of the fish and our marine life dead. I at here would like to urged all of the public to take the responsibility to ensure the rivers remained in a clean condition. Meanwhile, I also would like to call upon the village development and security committees to keep watch on polluters,” YB Chow added.
