GOTONG ROYONG

We should initiate gotong royong efforts throughout Malaysia to counter pollution, particularly in rivers. It is common knowledge that rivers provide us with a host of services such as drinking water, washing of clothes, transportation and a source of play, especially at waterfalls.In recent news we often hear of rivers having been polluted with toxic wastes and indiscriminate dumping of rubbish. Awareness among the public is poor and rivers often end up clogged, dirty and unfit for consumption or even the occasional dip.One way is to bring together activists and environment conscious people who will conduct gotong royong activities through active participation among the public. Volunteer work is probably needed to ensure the success of such a good effort.