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Mahathir: Stern action against Pasir Gudang culprits
KUALA LUMPUR: There is a need to identify the ones who caused the pollution in Pasir Gudang so that strict action can be taken against them,” said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad “The authorities are identifying those responsible for
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Pasir Gudang pollution caused by Sungai Kim Kim toxic waste
PUTRAJAYA: The recent incident in which schoolchildren in Pasir Gudang, Johor suffered breathing difficulties, was due to chemical waste from Sungai Kim Kim, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. According to her, an initial investigation found the cleaning
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Detailed monitoring to certify no discharge of chemical waste: Johor MB
JOHOR BARU: The state government will carry out detailed monitoring throughout Johor to ensure that the discharge of chemical waste by irresponsible parties does not recur. Mentri Besar Datuk Osman Sapian, who gave the assurance, said so far several areas
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Taman Pasir Putih, Taman Mawar halls closed as venues in red zone area
JOHOR BARU: The Taman Pasir Putih and Taman Mawar Community Halls in Pasir Gudang were closed yesterday as both treatment centres are situated in the red zone and are within a 1-km radius of Sungai Kim Kim. Johor Health, Environment
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TMJ: Politics can wait, address the critical situation.
JOHOR BARU: Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim tweeted today that this is not the time for politics but to concentrate on working over the gravely situation at Pasir Gudang that is now contaminated by illegally dumped chemicals. “Still
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Pasir Gudang: Students sad they couldn’t take SPM results at school
PASIR GUDANG: Students receiving their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results at the Pasir Gudang district education office here were disappointed that they could not visit their school one last time as it was shut down due to chemical pollution. Students from
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Pasir Gudang toxic pollution: Maher Zain’s Johor concert called off
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular Swedish Lebanese singer Maher Zain’s concert set to take place in Pasir Gudang tomorrow has been called off today by the local district office due to the dangerous level of toxicity levels in Kim Kim River. Concert
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Dewan Rakyat to debate Pasir Gudang pollution crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14: The Dewan Rakyat is to debate today an emergency motion on the pollution crisis triggered by the dumping of chemical waste in a river in Pasir Gudang, Johor. Speaker Datuk Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof allowed the
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Dewan Rakyat declares state of emergency over Pasir Gudang chemical spill
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has approved an emergency motion for the federal government to declare a state of emergency following the chemical dumping incident in Sungai Kim Kim in Pasir Gudang, Johor. Speaker Datuk Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof accepted
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Sultan Ibrahim pledges RM1m to address Pasir Gudang crisis
JOHOR BARU: The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar pledges RM1 million to boost the authorities’ efforts to address the chemical pollution crisis in Pasir Gudang. Permaisuri of Johor Raja Zarith Sofiah Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah said the
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