Police have been requested to investigate the diesel spillage which contaminated raw water in Sungai Selangor.
Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jeyakumar considered this an act of sabotage.
“After discussing with the Inspector-General of Police (Abdul Hamid Bador), I appeal to the police to conduct an investigation.
“I wish to ensure that the mastermind behind this incident is apprehended and punished according to the law,” he added in a statement.
The contamination had resulted in the shutdown of Sungai Selangor Water Treatment Plant Phases 1, 2 and 3 and the Rantau Panjang Water Treatment Plant between 6pm to 8.15pm yesterday evening.
The plants were back in operation at 3.30am this morning.
Selangor's sand mining concessionaire Kumpulan Semesta Sdn Bhd (KSSB) also did not rule out the possibility of sabotage.
“We are currently investigating the cause of the incident from all angles, including the possibility of sabotage, and will provide additional information in due time," it said.
Semesta said it detected the diesel spills in the Sungai Selangor area near the Hang Tuah Lake on July 21 at around 6.15pm. - Mkini
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