Dead fish found floating in Tasik Danau Kota, DBKL urged to investigate

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17 Jun 2026 • 3:00 PM MYT
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Dead fish blanket Tasik Danau Kota, sparking calls for DBKL to investigate the cause and clean up the lake

SOCIAL media has been flooded with photos and videos showing a large number of dead fish floating in Tasik Danau Kota, with the cause of the incident still unknown.

The situation has triggered concern among netizens, who have urged Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to investigate the matter urgently.

Others also reported a foul smell from decomposing fish in the area.

A Thread user shared photos shared photos of the incident taken while jogging around the lake.

“In the evening, I was running around Tasik Danau Kota. There were still too many dead fish carcasses, and the smell was terrible. It was difficult to breathe,” the user wrote.

The user also called on DBKL via social media to take immediate action to address the situation.

The images shared online showed a significant number of dead fish floating on the lake surface, prompting further discussion among residents and social media users about possible environmental issues affecting the area.

Many netizens expressed concern over potential pollution or water quality problems, while others urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause and prevent further environmental impact.