PONTIAN: Residents of four villages here have posted a video on social media about a stench emanating from Sungai Pontian Besar, which is stinking up their communities. Misman Sarikun ,47, from Kampung Abd Rahman, said the viral video was made to get the relevant authorities’ attention so that necessary action would be taken. A check at the site revealed that there is indeed a strong odour emanating from the river. -NSTP/TOGI MARZUKI“Several bridges crossing Sungai Pontian Besar are the main routes for villagers, as well as primary and secondary school students. “I have just learnt about the issue affecting the four villages via the viral video.

Source: New Strait Times March 02, 2020 08:48 UTC