21.   Representatives from four countries that share the Mekong River began talks Thursday about ways to control river pollution, flooding and topsoil erosion.

22.   Science, Technology and Environment Minister Datuk Law Hieng Ding said the Cabinet had on Wednesday expressed concern over river pollution which has affected water supply and quality.

23.   The allegations of pollution follow similar accusations of river pollution against Broken Hill Proprietary Ltd., which operates the Ok Tedi gold mine in Papua New Guinea.

24.   The July trip will take at least six days and will highlight the recreational value of the Mississippi River and promote awareness of river pollution, Ventura said.

25.   The two incidents were among six in a two-month period, where Puncak Niaga had to close the Cheras water treatment plant due to river pollution.

26.   Traditional fishermen along Sungai Telor had complained of dwindling catches due to river pollution.

27.   However, no cases of sickness due to the river pollution had been recorded so far, the ministry said.