Mr Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that an investigation by various state departments had revealed toxic components polluting the water and air, and that he had instigated a special committee to tackle the issue.
New: You can now listen to articles.SINGAPORE: Johor ’s chief minister has vowed to take “strict action” against those contributing to toxic chemical pollution, after ordering the police to form a special task force to tackle the issue.
Mr Onn Hafiz said that he had visited the affected locations and that an investigation by several state departments revealed that chemicals in the river posed a risk to public health. Mr Onn Hafiz said that he had instructed the Royal Malaysia Police and related agencies to set up a special committee to tackle the pollution issue so “strict action can be taken against irresponsible parties”.
District Fire and Rescue Department senior officer Khairul Azhar Abd Aziz said it received numerous calls from residents of Taman Mount Austin, and Taman Istimewa.Quoted in local media, state environment and health committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said that initial soil and water samples taken from Sungai Pandan in Kampung Melayu Pandan, which he said was the suspected source of the pollution, showed the presence of chemical substances.
Mr Ling said that the chemicals were found at around 3.15pm following complaints about a strong chemical odour. “Most likely the stench is believed to be coming from a nearby river,” he said, adding that he had contacted the Kempas fire station chief to take immediate action and send emergency aid to the residents if necessary.
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