Natural resources board fines company over Balai Ringin logjam in Sarawak, orders immediate river cleanup

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KUCHING, Sept 3 — The company responsible for the activities causing the logjam and floating debris in Balai Ringin has been penalised for its violations, said Natural Resources...

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It explained this was among pivotal measures to address the situation, which threatens the Water Intake Point that supplies water to the Balai Ringin water treatment plant. “This action is essential to restore the normal flow of the river, prevent possible flooding, and ensure that the Water Intake Point and the villagers’ livelihoods are protected,” it explained.

“The incident, which was caused by uncontrolled bulldozing and land clearing by a plantation company, has led to significant environmental and socio-economic impacts.

 

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