KUALA LUMPUR: The River of Life (RoL) project is expected to be delayed and will not meet its deadline this year, according to the Auditor-General’s Report 2/2024.

The report said the RoL project has not achieved all its objectives, including the goal of improving river water quality to Class IIB (suitable for recreational use with body contact).

The implementation of the RoL project aims to transform the Klang River and Gombak River Basin areas from a previously uncompetitive and dirty river to a dynamic and habitable waterfront icon with high economic value.

The goal has proven challenging due to weaknesses in planning, implementation, low level of asset operations, and low level of river care awareness.