Dirty river water like tea

Mahang River water flowing into Kampung Ulu Mahang and other villages should look crystal clear.

But a few days ago he changed color.


One of the most famous locations with the world's longest pedestrian route with a 1.5 kilometer Sadim River Recreation Area is now the water looks like 'teh tarik'.

The water pollution also affected Tenaga Nasional Bhd's hydro-electric process along the river.

It is said to be due to uncontrolled sand mining and logging activities.

A businessman, Mohd Khairy Mohd Salleh, 46, said the villagers used the river water for daily use such as washing and planting.

"Now, the color of water like tea pull - even if the weather is good. Previously, the water was muddy on rainy days only," he explained.

In addition, the river is an alternative water supply to some 2,000 residents in Kampung Bukit Kabu, Kampung Kubur Kubur, Kampung Padang Kering and Kampung Charok Kedah as well as 3,000 residents in Kampung Ulu Mahan.

He hoped the authorities could control and restrict logging activities and land mining.

The Star is looking at the 10-kilometer route and seeing uphill eruptions run about 500 meters above sea level.

They also found timber storage before being taken out of Kampung Ulu Mahang.

The logging activity is licensed from Kedah's Perbadanan Menteri for only 200 hectares in the Mount Inas area.

A Energy worker said power generators had declined since the activity. Previously, 400kWh, now only 100Kwh due to lack of clean water.