River systems
Malaysia has an intricate and substantial network of rivers, which, over millions of years, have helped shape the landscape. Since a ready supply of water is essential for life, the river systems have always played a key role in the establishment of human settlements. Along the course of Malaysia's rivers economic, social and cultural needs and activities meet and at times conflict with the ecological aspects of the river and the landscape it runs through.
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- Some typical features of Malaysian rivers