Kuala Lampur, June 16 -- More than 10 bodies, including that of an infant, have been discovered during the ongoing Klang River Flood Mitigation Project under the Selangor Maritime Gateway (SMG) initiative, shedding light on a grim reality behind the restoration of the river.

As reported by Sinar Harian, Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB) managing director, Syaiful Azmen Nordin, said the discovery of bodies is not an isolated incident but has occurred almost monthly since dredging and widening works began on November 1, 2022.

"So far, we have handed over more than 10 bodies to the police and fire department for further investigation," he was quoted as saying.

Aside from the grim finds, the team has also encountered severe pollution, having...