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ClearOccurrence of Microplastics in Kemena River and Niah River of Sarawak, Malaysia
Researchers investigated microplastic occurrence in water and riverbed sediments of the Kemena and Niah Rivers in Sarawak, Malaysia, finding that urbanization along these rivers correlates with higher microplastic concentrations in freshwater environments.
Microplastic pollution in Surabaya River Water and Aquatic Biota, Indonesia
Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in the Surabaya River and its aquatic organisms in Indonesia, finding MPs in water, sediment, and multiple fish species, with fiber concentrations highest near densely populated urban areas and fish tissue contamination raising concerns for human exposure through seafood consumption.
Microplastics in Malaysia's Aquatic Environment: Current Overview and Future Perspectives
This review summarizes microplastic research across Malaysia's rivers, coastal waters, seafood, and sediments, finding widespread contamination in all aquatic environments studied. Fibers and fragments from everyday plastic products were the most common types found. The authors highlight that Malaysians face significant microplastic exposure through seafood consumption and call for better pollution monitoring and waste management policies.
First Evidence of Microplastic Ingestion by Riverine Fish From the Freshwater of Northwest Peninsular Malaysia
Researchers found microplastics in the guts of multiple fish species from two rivers in northwest Malaysia, with some species averaging nearly 50 microplastic particles per gram of body weight. The dominant particles were fibers and fragments of polyethylene and polypropylene — findings that signal widespread contamination of freshwater food sources and raise concerns about human exposure through fish consumption.
Microplastic contamination in water, sediment, and fish from the Kahayan River, Indonesia
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in water, sediment, and fish from the Kahayan River in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. They found microplastics present across all sample types, with fibers and fragments being the most common forms, and identified polyethylene and polypropylene as the dominant polymer types. The study provides the first baseline data on microplastic pollution in this region and highlights the widespread nature of contamination in Indonesian freshwater systems.
Abundance and Distribution of Microplastics in the Water and Riverbank Sediment in Malaysia – A Review
Microplastic abundance and distribution were surveyed in the water column and riverbank sediments of a Malaysian river. Results showed microplastics throughout the river system, with fiber shapes dominating in water and fragments more common in sediments, reflecting contributions from domestic wastewater and plastic litter.
Occurrence, abundance, and distribution of microplastics pollution: an evidence in surface tropical water of Klang River estuary, Malaysia
Researchers measured microplastic abundance, size, shape, and polymer type in surface water of the Klang River estuary in Malaysia — a highly urbanized waterway — finding concentrations among the highest reported in Southeast Asian estuaries, with industrial packaging materials and synthetic textiles as the dominant sources.
Identification of the Existence and Type of Microplastic in Code River Fish, Special Region of Yogyakarta
Researchers identified the presence and polymer types of microplastics in fish from the Code River in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, providing early evidence of microplastic contamination in riverine fish from this urban waterway.
Assessment of Microplastics in the Surface Water of Mengkabong and Salut Rivers of Sabah, Malaysia
Researchers conducted the first study of microplastic pollution in rivers in Sabah, Malaysia, finding microplastics at every sampling location. The Salut River had significantly higher concentrations than the Mengkabong River, with fibers being the dominant shape, likely originating from textile washing, fishing, and aquaculture activities. The study provides important baseline data on microplastic contamination in a region where such pollution had not previously been documented.
Investigation of microplastic ingestion in commercial fish from Surabaya river, Indonesia
Researchers examined microplastic contamination in commercial fish species from the Surabaya River in Indonesia, a major urban waterway used for both clean water supply and fisheries. They found microplastics present in all fish studied, with variations in abundance linked to feeding behavior and habitat. The findings raise concerns about food safety for communities that rely on river fish as a dietary staple.
Quantification and Characterisation of Microplastics in Fish and Surface Water at Melayu River, Johor
Researchers quantified and characterized microplastics in fish gastrointestinal tracts and surface water from Melayu River, Johor, using density separation and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. They found microplastics in all three fish species sampled, with fibers dominant in fish and films dominant in water, and identified PET and polyethylene as the primary polymer types.
Microplastic ingestion by commercial marine fish from the seawater of Northwest Peninsular Malaysia
Researchers examined microplastic ingestion by four species of commercially important marine fish caught off the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The study found microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of the fish, with fibers being the most common type, highlighting the prevalence of microplastic contamination in seafood from this region.
Microplasticcontaminationincommercial marine fish: A case study in Johor, Malaysia
Researchers examined four species of commercially important marine fish from waters around Johor, Malaysia, and found microplastics present in the flesh of all species sampled. Fibers and fragments were the most common particle types, with polypropylene and polyethylene being the dominant polymers identified. The findings raise concerns about human dietary exposure to microplastics through commonly consumed fish in the region.
Microplastics analysis in Malaysian marine waters: A field study of Kuala Nerus and Kuantan
Researchers conducted the first detection of microplastics in Malaysian marine waters at Kuala Nerus and Kuantan, identifying plastic types and concentrations in surface waters from two sites representing different levels of anthropogenic activity.
Assessment of Small-Scale Microplastics Abundance and Characterization in Urban River: A Case Study in Metro River, Indonesia
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the Metro River in Indonesia, finding that abundance and characteristics varied by land use type, with urban areas showing higher concentrations of fragments and fibers in this rapidly developing region.
Understanding the Extent of Microplastic Pollution in Penang’s River: A Baseline Study on Abundance and Distribution of Microplastic and Water Quality Parameters
Researchers surveyed two rivers in northern Malaysia — Pinang River and Kerian River — to establish a baseline understanding of microplastic pollution in a region where such data were largely absent. They found microplastics in both rivers, with Kerian River showing higher concentrations; fragment-shaped particles dominated, and polycarbonate and nylon were identified as the main polymer types. This kind of baseline data is essential for tracking how pollution changes over time and for guiding cleanup or regulatory efforts in the region.
Correlation Analysis of Water Quality and Microplastic Identification in the North Coast Area of Situbondo
Researchers assessed water quality and identified microplastics in a river in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, finding correlations between water quality parameters and microplastic abundance and characterizing the dominant polymer types and morphologies present.
Microplastics Occurrence in Surface Waters and Sediments in Five River Mouths of Manila Bay
Researchers documented microplastic contamination in water and sediments at five river mouths of Manila Bay in the Philippines, finding fragments and fibers as the dominant types, with polyethylene and polypropylene the most common polymers.
Microplastics as the vector for the attachment of polychlorinated biphenyls: A case study of urbanized Langat River, Malaysia
Researchers measured microplastic concentrations and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) levels at six sites along the urbanized Langat River in Malaysia, finding microplastics acting as vectors that adsorb and transport PCBs with concentrations highest at sites with the greatest industrial activity.
Characterization of microplastics in the water and sediment of Baram River estuary, Borneo Island
Researchers characterized microplastics in the water and sediment of the Baram River estuary in Borneo, finding contamination at all sampling stations with fibers as the dominant form, linked to nearby industrial and domestic activities.