The pump station detects pollution within 1km and diverts polluted water to the intake in under an hour.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SEPANG, July 29 — The construction of the Semenyih Water Pump Station Package D in Jenderam Hilir under the Raw Water Security Scheme (SJAM) has begun operations to address raw water source pollution in the state. The state executive councillor for infrastructure and...

SHAH ALAM, July 10 — The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) has identified two premises responsible for polluting Sungai Kapar Kechil in Klang, which caused the river water to turn blue, following investigations on Sunday (July 6) and Tuesday (July 8).

By Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, June 5 — It is everyone’s responsibility to care for Sungai Klang, not just the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK), said state executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim. He said river cleanups must involve relevant agencies,...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, June 3 — Mosques and surau hosting sacrificial rites for Aidiladha have been reminded to adhere to the Selangor Water Management Authority’s (Luas) guidelines to prevent river pollution. The agency said sacrificial waste such as animal blood, innards and...

By Sofia Nasir KUALA SELANGOR, May 13 — The Raw Water Security Scheme (SJAM) project can resolve issues related to water pollution or drought in Selangor by up to 99 per cent, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the water scheme, which involves four packages, is now almost...

SEREMBAN, April 28 — The police arrested the owner of a premises involved in the sale of fuel for industrial use on Friday (April 25) to assist in investigations into a water pollution case at the Sungai Linggi Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, March 2 — The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) acted swiftly to put a stop to a potential river pollution yesterday after it detected a flow of coloured water. Its team and the Selangor Department of Environment (DOE) detected the water in a drain...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Jan 26 — The state government is deepening its efforts in combatting the potential pollution of water sources, primarily by amending existing legislation to include harsher penalties. State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah...

By Danial Dzulkifly  SHAH ALAM, Jan 16 — The Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) is investigating the source of pollution in Sungai Kabul after pink-coloured water was detected flowing in the river two days ago. Its President Nazli Taib said they are working to determine whether the contamination...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Jan 15 — The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) has completed its efforts to remove the pink-coloured water flow first detected in Sungai Kabul yesterday. It said a follow-up inspection around the Mahkota Industrial Area in Beranang was conducted...

SHAH ALAM, Jan 15 — The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) activated a yellow alert after discovering pink-coloured water flowing in Sungai Kabul at Beranang yesterday.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam GOMBAK, Dec 8 — The state government has instructed Selangor’s local authorities to identify the owners of unauthorised factories who have not yet joined the legalisation programme. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said they have already provided a grace period for...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 9 — Prompt action by the Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) following an oil leak in Sungai Gong successfully prevented the shutdown of the state’s primary water treatment plants (WTP), which could have potentially impacted millions of...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The police have launched an investigation following the discovery of eight barrels containing suspected chemical waste dumped in a drain at Kampung Desa Aman, Sungai Buloh, on Tuesday (September 24).

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 — The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) carried out a joint operation with several state and national agencies in Matang Pagar, Sungai Buloh after Sungai Kuang's stream was discovered to be polluted with foamy water on Monday (September...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Sept 25 — The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) is looking into the disposal of eight chemical drums into a drainage channel of the industrial area in Jalan Desa Aman, Sungai Buloh yesterday. However, state executive councillor for public health...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — The National Water Council meeting has agreed to establish a working committee to look at the threat of water pollution in the country involving all stakeholders to ensure the issue is addressed promptly.

PARIS, Aug 4 — Paris Olympics organisers have cancelled today’s swimming training session for the triathlon mixed relay event after recent heavy rain affected water quality levels in the Seine.

PARIS, July 29 — Paris Olympics organisers cancelled the triathlon swimming training session for the second day in a row today, with 24 hours until the men’s race, after heavy rain affected water quality levels in the Seine.