MELAKA (Bernama): The safety of water sources and chemicals, especially in industrial areas, is the primary aspect monitored by the Melaka state government to ensure the ammonia gas leak incident in Jasin near here on Tuesday (Sept 3) did not harm the people or recur.
Chief Minister Adly Zahari said the safety aspect should be given attention in the monitoring conducted by Melaka Environment Department , especially at industrial areas located near public places in the state.
Earlier, he attended the Melaka level 1441/2019 Maal Hijrah Special Award Presentation and Assembly in Ayer Keroh which was officiated by Melaka Governor Tun Dr Mohd Khalil Yaacob. On Tuesday, a chicken processing factory, HLRB Processing Sdn Bhd in Jasin, had an ammonia gas leak at about 11.40 am which caused 33 workers to be rushed to the hospital after experiencing vomiting, eye irritation as well as breathlessness and the factory was ordered to be closed for the time being.
"We do not need to tighten the existing conditions or procedures, what is important is that the factory complies with all the stipulated requirements, ” he said.
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