{
  "id": 13314133,
  "title": "Dong assemblyman urges swift action as pollution turns two Raub rivers black, kills fish",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/dong-assemblyman-urges-swift-action-as-pollution-turns-two-raub",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:34:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1552226/dong-assemblyman-urges-swift-action-pollution-turns-two-raub-rivers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two rivers near Raub, Sungai Gali and Sungai Lampan, have been severely polluted according to Dong assemblyman Datuk Fadzli Mohamad Kamal. The bodies of numerous fish were discovered in both waterways just yesterday. The water's color had darkened to black and it emitted a repugnant odor. Fadzli personally examined the rivers after locals voiced their concerns. He remarked that the scenario was disconcerting, as even ikan tilan (spiny eels), which can endure low-oxygen conditions, had also perished. The pollution posed a threat to the river ecosystems and disrupted the villagers' daily activities. Accompanied by officials from the Raub District Office, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, and the police, Fadzli also visited a location that might be the origin of the contamination. He called upon the Department of Environment to initiate an immediate investigation to ascertain the root cause. Fadzli cautioned that prompt action was essential to avert further harm to the rivers and to prevent the pollution from contaminating other waterways. Sungai Gali flows into Sungai Dong, hence the pollution could potentially impact other regions if not addressed promptly. Fadzli emphasized that our rivers must not continue to suffer due to the selfish actions of certain individuals. Once the source of the pollution is identified, extensive river rehabilitation initiatives must be undertaken, and the perpetrators must face legal consequences, he concluded.",
  "summary": "RAUB: Two rivers near here, Sungai Gali and Sungai Lampan, have been severely polluted, with various fish species found dead in both waterways yesterday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dong assemblyman Datuk Fadzli Mohamad Kamal urges swift action on polluted Raub rivers.",
    "Sungai Gali and Sungai Lampan rivers turned black, killing fish and spiny eels.",
    "Fadzli calls for immediate environmental investigation to prevent further contamination."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The pollution of two Raub rivers highlights the need for swift action to protect river ecosystems and local communities from harm caused by the selfish actions of certain individuals.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}