The district of Kuala Langat in Selangor is known for its tourist attractions and rich historical heritage. Unfortunately, the mushrooming of industrial activities and illegal factories are putting a question mark over the degrading quality of not only the air but the rivers flowing across the Langat basin.

Kuala Langat, where popular destinations such as Morib beach, Carey Island and Bukit Jugra are located, is now forced to contend with various issues, chief among them being the effects of pollution generated by industrial activities.

Who would have ever guessed that Kuala Langat, once envisaged as the venue for a science park, would, particularly over the last five years, turn into a focal point for factory owners wishing to...