However, Mahathir reminds all quarters to exercise extra caution in view of crisis not being over.
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has stressed that there is no need to declare an emergency in the wake of the Pasir Gudang toxic chemical waste pollution crisis as the situation was under control.“No… it has not reached that stage . There is no need for any evacuation, but we must be careful.
“ those mobilised to contain the situation must also be prepared to handle the problem,” he told reporters after visiting victims of the crisis who have been admitted to the Sultan Ismail Hospital in Johor Bahru today. The prime minister was asked if there was a need to declare an emergency for Pasir Gudang in Johor and evacuation of residents there because of the crisis.
Toxic fumes from chemical waste dumped into Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang have affected the health of over 1,000 residents.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. You have the unrestrained power to do so.
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