Bintangor River

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Bintangor River (Malay : Sungai Bintangor) is a river in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is a tributary to the Rajang River. The river has previously had issues with pollution, but in recent years initiatives have been undertaken to improve the situation. [1]

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  1. "Efforts underway to save Sungai Bintangor and environment". The Star Online. Malaysia. 2013-05-18. Retrieved 2015-03-25.