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Greenpeace Demands Probe into Toxic Perak River Discoloration

11/22/2025

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Greenpeace has called for an investigation into the bright blue Perak River discoloration linked to rare earth and tin mining.
The Malaysian government suspended activities at the mining sites after radiation levels exceeded safety limits.
Natural Resources Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said initial investigations indicated discharges from the rare earth mining site matched the river's color.
The ministry is examining mining chemicals.

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Greenpeace has called for an investigation into the bright blue Perak River discoloration linked to rare earth and tin mining.
The Malaysian government suspended activities at the mining sites after radiation levels exceeded safety limits.
Natural Resources Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said initial investigations indicated discharges from the rare earth mining site matched the river's color.
The ministry is examining mining chemicals.