Overview
- PUB says it will restart the Johor River Waterworks only after tests show raw water quality has returned to normal.
- Malaysia’s Department of Environment confirmed damage to a bund silt pond believed to be tied to sand dredging, and Johor ordered dredging to stop.
- Johor utility Ranhill SAJ reported that several treatment plants along the river ceased operations due to contamination.
- Residents reported muddy water and fish deaths, and local officials said silt continued to flow into the river after the damage.
- Singapore’s NEA said the pollution sources behind the Johor River incident and a separate palm oil spill have been contained, with cleanup progressing.