A bird’s eye view of the factory’s location and distance in relation to the Taman Bakti housing area and a primary school.
AFTER four decades of peace and quiet, residents of Taman Bakti in Banting, Selangor are now having sleepless nights because of a factory behind their housing area.
The factory, which began operations late last year, has become a constant source of noise especially after midnight.
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A bird’s eye view of the factory’s location and distance in relation to the Taman Bakti housing area and a primary school.
Residents complain of bad odour from this small stream near the factory. — Photos: CHAN TAK KONG/The Star
Mohd Ali Hasan (right) and Suhaizan say signatures have been collected from residents to petition against the proposed expansion of the factory in their area.
Resident Mohamad worries about the health of his two young daughters who do not get restful sleep because of noise pollution from the factory.
Tan: Heavy industry should be located at least 500m away from settlements. (Right) Ady says students and teachers at nearby schools are exposed to the chemical smell from the factory for substantial periods daily.
Residents say this small stream has turned cloudy and smelly after occupants of the factory's workers hostel discard refuse into it. --- Photo: FARID WAHAB/The Star
Taman Bakti residents in Banting, Selangor holding a banner that shows the distance of the factory to their homes.
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