Environment news in Machap Johor Malaysia
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Oil waste pollutes Kluang river: thousands of fish and prawns found dead
Oil waste contamination in Sungai Sembrong in Kluang, Johor has killed thousands of fish and freshwater prawns, which were found floating from yesterday evening. Villagers from Air Pasir, Kuala Senga, Sedohok and Sungai Peroh alerted authorities, and a report has been lodged with the Kluang Environment Department (JAS). Local fishermen dependent on the river now face long-term livelihood disruption.
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JKR denies Cameron Highlands bypass project caused Tanah Rata floods, landslide
The Public Works Department has denied that the Cameron Highlands bypass project caused flash floods and a landslide in Tanah Rata last Friday, saying no physical construction has started. It said the project is still at the design and assessment stage, and that the flooding at MARDI's agro-technology park and the small landslide on Jalan Tengkolok were on secondary roads outside the main project alignment.
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Malayan tiger Yong Choh released into Tasik Kenyir
A female Malayan tiger named Yong Choh was released back into its natural habitat at Taman Negara Terengganu, Tasik Kenyir on 6 September after rehabilitation at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai. It was captured in Kampung Choh, Sungai Siput, Perak on 22 July 2026 following human-wildlife conflict. The article also discusses post-release monitoring challenges and lessons from tiger conservation programmes in Russia and India.