“Now, the level of nickel detected is 1,038% more than natural in the seas near the National Park and 982% at the fish farms in Teluk Bahang. She said the high metal pollution could also be the reason some of the live marine specimens at the Cemacs research lab at the park’s beach were showing signs of stress and dying. Prof Tan noted that some of the fishermen had filed reports to the Fisheries Department and police upon discovering the dead fish. State Environment Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh expressed disappointment, noting that DoE would usually be quick in handling and containing such issues. “It is puzzling that DoE has not been able to find the source of the pollution.

Source: The Star May 26, 2019 23:48 UTC