Greenpeace Malaysia and Save Malaysia, Stop Lynas (SMSL) have urged the government to investigate the 13-day delay in Sungai Perak’s “blue river” pollution case last month.

At a joint press conference in Kuala Lumpur today, the groups expressed concern over the government’s “apparent systemic failures” and "lack of urgency” in addressing industrial pollution.

They also called for immediate reforms to the Environment Department (DOE).

“Given that the DOE maintains a comprehensive database...