Move to stop illegal dumping of chemicals


Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang was the site of a chemical waste dumping, causing thousands to suffer from respiratory ailments. — Filepic

JOHOR BARU: A task force must be formed to check all chemical factories and rivers in Pasir Gudang, to prevent a repeat of the Sungai Kim Kim chemical waste pollution incident, said Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim.

He said all parties, including the public, private sector and the government must work together to combat illegal dumping of chemicals.

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