Environment news in Hilir Perak
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Forest fire scorches 2.42 hectares at FRIM Bidor, crews resume operation
A forest fire broke out at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Bidor, Perak, yesterday evening, scorching about 2.42 hectares. Firefighters from the Bidor station brought the blaze under control, with only 15 per cent of the area still burning when operations paused at midnight for safety. The operation resumed this morning.
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DOE samples factory discharge after dead fish and crabs found in Sungai Sitiawan
The Department of Environment is investigating suspected industrial pollution in Sungai Sitiawan, Perak, after dead fish and crabs were found at several locations along the river. Samples were taken from a factory's discharge point and the river for analysis, with legal action pending results.
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Dead fish and crabs raise pollution concerns in Sitiawan river, DOE investigates
Environmental group Kuasa has raised concerns over alleged river pollution in Kampung Sitiawan, Manjung, after dead fish and crabs were found. The group suspects a glove manufacturer may be responsible, and the Department of Environment has begun an investigation.