Immediate solutions for pollution in Cameron Highlands
2013-05-17 11:51
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Regional Environmental Awareness Cameron Highlands (REACH), a community based organisation formed by a group of Cameron Highlands residents alarmed by the rapidly deteriorating environment, has called on their newly-elected member of Parliament, Datuk Seri G. Palanivel to solve the critical pollution issues in the constituency.
The toxic water pollution is caused by the opening of farms, particularly upstream of Sungai Terla water catchment areas and treatment plant.
"This will definitely affect the quality of clean water supplied to the residents and visitors in Cameron Highlands, which is one of Malaysia's famous tourist destinations," he said, adding that all relevant quarters should pay attention on the issues.
Meanwhile, Federation of Malaysian Consumer Associations (Fomca) deputy secretary-general Foon Weng Lian said the ministry led by Palanivel should find immediate solutions to river pollution issues in Cameron Highlands as the rivers were the source of water supply for the residents.
"The river pollution issues have been raised by various non-governmental organisations, but nothing has been forthcoming and the farmers still carrying out the illegal farming activities," said Foon, who is also Water and Energy Consumer Association of Malaysia (Wecam) secretary-general.
Foon said as the Cameron Highlands member of Parliament, Palanivel should take appropriate actions to ensure regular monitoring activities be carried out so that the pollution issues did not worsen
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