Another illegal dumping site found in Pasir Gudang, 15 barrels of suspected chemical waste removed
More than 15 barrels, believed to contain chemical waste, were recovered by workers from a private firm, along Sungai Masai, adjacent to the Pasir Gudang-Johor Baru Highway today. ― Picture via social media
Police and the Fire and Rescue Department’s hazardous material unit were at the latest site and personnel from a private environment firm were seen removing the barrels from about 2pm. “Following the sighting, a team was immediately despatched to investigate the matter at the river’s location which is adjacent to the Pasir Gudang Highway and near a petrol station.
Sungai Masai, which is considered one of Pasir Gudang’s main rivers, is located about 16km from the polluted Sungai Kim Kim. Both rivers are not connected.highlighted another discovery where similar blue barrels were found under a bridge near Sungai Sembilan at Taman Tanjung Puteri Resort. Meanwhile, at the Ground Command Centre in Menara Aqabah here, Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin cancelled a scheduled press conference.
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