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State government awaits JMG, JAS reports on cause of Sungai Perak's blue color
🇲🇾 Malaysia /Environment & Climate

State government awaits JMG, JAS reports on cause of Sungai Perak's blue color

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Perak state government awaits reports from the Mineral and Geosains Department (JMG) and the Department of Environment (JAS) to determine the cause of the blue-colored Sungai Perak.
  • JMG and JAS teams visited the site in Kampung Bukit Amarikan, Gerik, where the river turned blue last Friday.
  • The state government will issue a statement after receiving and analyzing the findings from the relevant departments.

Perak's state government is awaiting official findings to explain why the Sungai Perak turned an unusual shade of blue. The phenomenon, observed in Kampung Bukit Amarikan, Gerik, since Friday, has prompted an investigation by the Mineral and Geosains Department (JMG) and the Department of Environment (JAS).

Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, the Menteri Besar of Perak, confirmed that both departments dispatched teams to the location on Saturday. They are currently collecting samples and conducting analyses to identify the source of the discoloration.

The state government has stated it will only issue a definitive statement once it has thoroughly reviewed the reports from JMG and JAS. Until then, the cause of the river's striking blue hue remains undetermined, leaving local residents and authorities seeking answers.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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