SIBU, April 12 -- An in-situ water quality test conducted at Kampung Kuala Nyalau beach in Bintulu showed no signs of contamination that could have caused a large number of dead fish washed ashore in the area.

Department of Environment (DoE) Bintulu chief Abdul Mazli Hafiz Abdul Malik confirmed that his department had received reports via social media regarding a large number of dead fish washed ashore at the beach.

However, he noted that the DoE has yet to receive any official reports of oil spills or chemical contamination in the vicinity.

"We visited the complaint location this morning to conduct monitoring and collect seawater samples for comparison with the Malaysia Marine Water Quality Standards.

"The in-situ water test carried ...