More charges for company directors in Sg Kim Kim case
The air pollution caused by the illegal dumping of toxic waste into Sg Kim Kim led to hundreds being hospitalised and all schools in Pasir Gudang ordered shut. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Nazir Sufari, March 25, 2019.
TWO directors of a used tyre-processing company were again charged at the Johor Baru Sessions Court, this time with 15 offences involving the disposal of scheduled wastes into Sg Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang and the resulting air pollution.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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