Selangor MB: Investigation On River Contamination Is Underway
Air Selangor predicts that water supply will be fully restored by Friday.
By Arisha Rozaidee — 20 Oct 2020, 11:34 AM
Following the recent unscheduled water disruption in the Klang Valley, Selangor MB Amirudin Shari assured residents that an investigation to identify the source of contamination in Sungai Selangor is underway
On 19 October, he visited the Sungai Selangor Phase 2 Raw Water Intake Plant to check on restoration works.
Several photos were uploaded on his Facebook and he wrote, "According to current reading development trends, the pollution is expected to be resolved this afternoon. Water supply will begin to be channelled in stages after that. A police report has been lodged regarding the pollution case. An investigation is underway."
Meanwhile, authorities have opened an investigation paper on the contamination of Sungai Selangor
According to Free Malaysia Today, Selangor police chief Datuk Noor Azam Jamaludin confirmed that Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has received a report regarding the issue and they will look into the matter with the assistance of Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) as well as the Department of Environment (DOE).
He said, "Strict legal action will be taken on those responsible for causing the contamination."
Noor Azam then explained that the case will be investigated under Section 430 of the Penal Code.
According to Burgie Law, those found guilty according to Section 430, is liable to either imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and not more than thirty years, a fine, or both.
At the time of writing, water supply has been restored for 13% of the total areas affected by the sudden disruption
Air Selangor issued a statement on Facebook noting that water has been channelled to 162 areas. Meanwhile, restoration is still underway for another 1,130 locations.
Water supply is predicted to be fully restored at all locations by Friday, 23 October
