KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government aims to improve the Water Quality Index (WQI) of 33 rivers identified as polluted in 2025 by at least 10 per cent within a year, with appropriate recognition to be given to state governments that achieve the target.
General : Govt Targets 10 Pct Water Quality Improvement In 33 Polluted Rivers â Fadillah
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The government aims to improve the WQI of 33 polluted rivers by 10% by 2025, with recognition for states meeting targets.
- The target was set at a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.
- Polluted rivers increased from 25 in 2023 to 33 in 2025, according to DOE reports.
- A pilot study on non-point source pollution management will be conducted.
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