Kesedaran komuniti terhadap isu pencemaran sungai di Sungai Pinang, Pulau Pinang

Abstract

Environmental issues are not peculiar in this country, especially issues involving river pollution. River pollution will affect food sources, economic activities, health conditions, as well as many other important aspects in human life. The objective of this study is to discuss the awareness of the community in dealing with the issue of Sungai Pinang pollution by using indicators of knowledge, effect, and action. This study uses quantitative methods through a questionnaire involving 100 community respondents who live in the Sungai Pinang area. Respondents involved were randomly selected in the data collection process. Data was analyzed to obtain frequency and percentage values. The findings show that the community's dominant source knowledge on Sungai Pinang pollution is based on their own observations, while their dominant knowledge of factor contributes to Sungai Pinang pollution is the result of garbage disposal activity. Whereas, the dominant effects of Sungai Pinang pollution are foul air and dirty environment. As for their dominant action against Sungai Pinang pollution is to ensure that the doors and windows of the house are always closed and the safety net is placed in the yard. This study has the potential in providing information and understanding to the community to deal with river pollution issues. In addition, it is hoped that this study will serve as an important reference to the authorities in formulating holistic strategies and interventions for human and environment well-being.