![Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution? Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684122442_TBpencemaranportklan.jpg)
Is harsher punishment effective in addressing river pollution?
Malaysia is still grappling with frequent water supply disruptions due to pollution, which has taken a toll on daily routines of consumers.
Thu Nov 23 2023
![Semenyih, Bukit Tampoi LRAs shut down yesterday due to odour pollution Semenyih, Bukit Tampoi LRAs shut down yesterday due to odour pollution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671936840_LojiRawatanAir.jpg)
Semenyih, Bukit Tampoi LRAs shut down yesterday due to odour pollution
The Semenyih and Bukit Tampoi LRAs were shut down yesterday following the discovery of an odour flow originating from the location where a perfume oil spill had occurred on Dec 24, 2022.
Sun Jan 01 2023
![Water stoppage: 95 pct of areas restored as at 6 pm - Air Selangor Water stoppage: 95 pct of areas restored as at 6 pm - Air Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671936840_LojiRawatanAir.jpg)
Water stoppage: 95 pct of areas restored as at 6 pm - Air Selangor
Restoration of water supply in affected areas following odour pollution at the raw water pump station has reached 95 pct as of 6 pm today.
Mon Dec 26 2022
![Water supply restored by 16 pct as of 7 pm - Air Selangor Water supply restored by 16 pct as of 7 pm - Air Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61636887516_GANGGUANBEKALANAIR.jpg)
Water supply restored by 16 pct as of 7 pm - Air Selangor
Water supply to the areas that was disrupted following odour pollution at the Jenderam Hilir raw water pump station has been restored by 16 per cent, as of 7 pm yesterday.
Sun Dec 25 2022
![Sg Semenyih pollution: DOE issues POK against premises Sg Semenyih pollution: DOE issues POK against premises](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651681321_PengarahJabatanAl.jpg)
Sg Semenyih pollution: DOE issues POK against premises
The Department of Environment (DOE) has issued an Equipment Operation Detention (POK) order to a premises suspected of causing the diesel odour pollution in Sungai Semenyih.
Wed May 04 2022
![Water disruption in 463 areas fully restored: Air Selangor Water disruption in 463 areas fully restored: Air Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612330809_TBAIRSELANGOR.jpg)
Water disruption in 463 areas fully restored: Air Selangor
Elina said the areas covered Petaling, Hulu Langat, Sepang, Putrajaya and Kuala Langat.
Sun Sep 05 2021
![Sg Semenyih Pollution: Food factory issued stop-work order Sg Semenyih Pollution: Food factory issued stop-work order](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618310386_TBPENCEMARANSUNGAI.jpg)
Sg Semenyih Pollution: Food factory issued stop-work order
The plant is believed to be the cause of the odour pollution in Sungai Semenyih, KASA said in a statement.
Sun Sep 05 2021
![Water supply disruption in 463 areas now 92.2 pct restored - Air Selangor Water supply disruption in 463 areas now 92.2 pct restored - Air Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612330809_TBAIRSELANGOR.jpg)
Water supply disruption in 463 areas now 92.2 pct restored - Air Selangor
The resumption of water supply is different from area to area depending on the location and distance of the consumer's premises, Elina said.
Sun Sep 05 2021
![Water disruption in Selangor, Putrajaya to fully recover on Monday - Air Selangor Water disruption in Selangor, Putrajaya to fully recover on Monday - Air Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612330809_TBAIRSELANGOR.jpg)
Water disruption in Selangor, Putrajaya to fully recover on Monday - Air Selangor
Elina Baseri, in a statement today, said the Sungai Semenyih Water Treatment Plant has commenced its operation.
Sat Sep 04 2021
![Unscheduled water supply disruption in 463 areas in Klang Valley Unscheduled water supply disruption in 463 areas in Klang Valley](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41630714612_TBELINA.jpg)
Unscheduled water supply disruption in 463 areas in Klang Valley
A total of 463 areas are expected to experience unscheduled water disruption after the Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant was shut down following the detection of odour pollution in Sungai Semenyih
Sat Sep 04 2021
![Water disruption: Supply to be fully restored on Friday - Air Selangor Water disruption: Supply to be fully restored on Friday - Air Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612330809_TBAIRSELANGOR.jpg)
Water disruption: Supply to be fully restored on Friday - Air Selangor
Water supply to 463 areas which experienced unscheduled water supply disruption yesterday, is expected to be fully restored on Friday.
Wed Sep 01 2021
![Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant shutdown Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant shutdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612330809_TBAIRSELANGOR.jpg)
Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant shutdown
Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant shutdown following an odour pollution incident.
Tue Aug 31 2021
![Catfish pond owner compounded RM12,000 for polluting river Catfish pond owner compounded RM12,000 for polluting river](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61613468845_catfish.jpg)
Catfish pond owner compounded RM12,000 for polluting river
Norhizam said the effluent released from the catfish pond had caused odour pollution at Sungai Baru up to the Masjid Tanah town.
Tue Feb 16 2021
![Air Selangor: Water supply to 664 areas restored Air Selangor: Water supply to 664 areas restored](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51603106947_BEKALANAIR.jpg)
Air Selangor: Water supply to 664 areas restored
Elina Baseri said efforts are being made to stabilise the water supply system in the remaining 197 areas.
Wed Dec 09 2020
![Water from catfish pond causes pollution in Sungai Selangor Water from catfish pond causes pollution in Sungai Selangor](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41607409215_HeeLoySian.jpg)
Water from catfish pond causes pollution in Sungai Selangor
Water discharged from an illegal catfish pond has been identified as the cause of odour pollution in Sungai Selangor.
Tue Dec 08 2020