Ports grow at expense of environment


Khoo Gek San

Not every oil spill in Malaysian waters is reported, say activists. – The Malaysian Insight pic, October 7, 2020.

THE rapid growth of Malaysia’s ports has left a lasting impact on the coastal environment with rampant pollution and poor seawater quality among the effects, said environmentalists.

They blame human error and lack of maintenance of vessels as the main factors for the damage to the sea and coast.


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