UPDATED 10AM | Education Ministry shuts down all 111 schools in Pasir Gudang
The government has shut more schools after a suspected chemical leak last week left more than 200 children, teachers and others being treated for poisoning.reported that the number of schools shut down climbed to 111 on Wednesday from 13 the day before.
Authorities believe the poisoning was caused by toxic waste dumped into Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang last Thursday. “Based on the current situation and advisory from the state’s disaster management committee, the Ministry of Education have decided to shut all 111 schools in the Pasir Gudang area immediately,”Earlier on Wednesday, Maszlee had reportedly posted on Facebook that the situation was “getting more critical”.to date, 506 people have sought treatment with 166 being hospitalised, and nine placed in the Intensive Care Unit following exposure to toxic fumes.
The toxic fumes case which has entered its seventh day saw an increase of new cases when more students from several schools in the surrounding area sought treatment at the Taman Pasir Putih community hall for shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, it stated.Khairuddin Aman Razali also called on the government to declare a state of emergency, given the escalating situation there.
"Does the government wish to wait for more victims to come forward [...] before announcing more drastic measures, and not just treatment?" he questioned in a Facebook posting.For almost 20 years, Malaysiakini has stayed true to the cause of providing the Malaysian public with the truth. We believe that with unadulterated information, the people will obtain power to make informed decisions.Keep the truth alive. Support your robust, independent media.
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