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Johor MB: We’re prepared for anything in Pasir Gudang
JOHOR BAHRU: All agencies under the state government are prepared to face any eventuality in Pasir Gudang, while the UPSR is going on, said Johor menteri besar Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal. He said the Department of Environment (DOE) had been
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Foul stench at Pasir Gudang school from sewage treatment plant
The foul stench which caused a number of students at the SK Taman Pasir Putih in Pasir Gudang to experience vomiting, shortness of breath and dizziness yesterday, is believed to have originated from a nearby sewage treatment plant. State Local
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Pasir Gudang primary school pupils fall ill due to noxious odour
PASIR GUDANG: A total of 33 primary school pupils from SK Pasir Putih were treated for nausea and vomiting after falling ill due to bad odour within the school’s premises today. In the 7.30am incident, 25 pupils were reported to
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Mazlan: I didn’t order for Pasir Gudang factories to be reopened
Bersatu chairperson Mazlan Bujang has denied threatening a state administrative officer and demanding that factories in Pasir Gudang closed due to the recent air pollution incidents to be allowed to resume operations. Mazlan, who is also Puteri Wangsa assemblyperson, said
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Dzulkefly on Pasir Gudang pollution: We will stick to our findings
PUCHONG: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad today was flabbergasted when told about Johor state exco’s claim that pigeon droppings could be the cause of the respiratory ailments suffered by SK Tanjung Puteri Resort students. Responding to the claim, Dzulkefly
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Khuzzan: Bird droppings could be causing breathing issues in Pasir Gudang schools
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor state government is not ruling out the possibility that the recurrence of breathing issues and vomiting among pupils of SK Tanjung Puteri Resort in Pasir Gudang could also be due to pigeon droppings in some of
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Yeo: Report to relocate high-risk factories to be ready in five weeks
BANGI: An analysis report on the relocation of high-risk factories in Pasir Gudang will be completed and handed over to the Johor state government in five weeks. “Even though there are no anomalies, what has happened is that the development
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DOE: Pasir Gudang air quality normal for past four days
JOHOR BARU: Gas readings taken at 14 schools in the Pasir Gudang area from July 18 to 21 were normal, the Department of Environment (DOE) said in a statement. The readings were aimed at tracing Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, Methyl Mercaptan and
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Pasir Gudang pollution: Another 39 students suffer breathing difficulties
JOHOR BARU: Another 39 students from five schools in Pasir Gudang experienced breathing difficulties and vomiting, suspected to be caused by air pollution. The incident happened yesterday just when the Department of Environment (DOE) announced it would take action against
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DOE: Three factories identified as Pasir Gudang polluters
JOHOR BAHRU: The Department of Environment (DoE) has identified three chemical-based factories as the likely sources of the air pollution in Pasir Gudang last month. DOE’s director-general Norlin Jaafar, said all three factories were found to have high levels of
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