Mass fish kill in Sitiawan river triggers pollution probe

IPOH — Environmental group Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (Kuasa) has flagged concerns over suspected river pollution following reports of dead aquatic life in the Sitiawan river in Perak. The discovery of deceased fish and crabs has sparked alarm among local residents and conservationists about water quality in the area. The Department of Environment has been notified and is conducting investigations to identify the cause of the mass die-off. Preliminary assessments are underway to determine whether industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, or other factors contributed to the incident. The findings are expected to guide remedial action and prevent further environmental degradation in the waterway. Authorities have urged the public to report any additional observations of pollution or unusual aquatic life deaths to facilitate the investigation.