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All agencies prepared for any eventuality in Pasir Gudang - Johor MB

All agencies prepared for any eventuality in Pasir Gudang - Johor MB

He says the DOE has been monitoring the air quality which has been satisfactory.

Chicken processing factory ordered to close until investigations completed

Chicken processing factory ordered to close until investigations completed

The factory experienced an ammonia gas leak this morning.

Gas leak sees over a hundred students sent home in Malacca

Gas leak sees over a hundred students sent home in Malacca

The ammonia gas leak occurred at a chicken processing factory in Serkam.

Haze should be regarded as environmental terrorism

Haze should be regarded as environmental terrorism

LETTER | Issue of air pollution in M'sia needs to be reframed, since resulting deaths haven't been properly accounted for.

Foul stench at Pasir Gudang school from sewage treatment plant

Foul stench at Pasir Gudang school from sewage treatment plant

The latest air pollution incident affected 33 students from SK Taman Pair Putih.

Bersatu man denies threatening local council to reopen Pasir Gudang factories

Bersatu man denies threatening local council to reopen Pasir Gudang factories

Mazlan Bujang says he did meet local businesses in Pasir Gudang but denied threatening a gov't officer.

Haze worsens after brief respite in Sri Aman, Miri

Haze worsens after brief respite in Sri Aman, Miri

Air quality in both S'wak areas dropped from "moderate" to "very unhealthy" between last night and this morning. 

Fish deaths: Penang gov’t to establish water quality baseline data

Fish deaths: Penang gov’t to establish water quality baseline data

Task force has 18 months to set up data following deaths of 50,000 fish, says Phee Boon Poh. 

Miri continues to record hazardous API

Miri continues to record hazardous API

Air Pollutant Index reading exceeding 300 was recorded as of 10pm last night.

M'sia, 4 other Asean nations make pact to minimise cross-border haze

M'sia, 4 other Asean nations make pact to minimise cross-border haze

Transboundary Haze Action Plan will see enhanced cooperation with other countries over the issue, says Mestecc. 
112 drums of unidentified liquid found in Hulu Selangor

112 drums of unidentified liquid found in Hulu Selangor

State exco says that the drums have been sent back to the factory in Perak.

Ex-MB: When will those responsible for Pasir Gudang crisis be revealed?

Ex-MB: When will those responsible for Pasir Gudang crisis be revealed?

Khaled welcomes MB's apology, but wants more details on the plans and strategies to be put in place.

Pasir Gudang: No link between detected gas and cancer, says Health Dept

Pasir Gudang: No link between detected gas and cancer, says Health Dept

Department cites a study finding no evidence that acrylonitrile poses a carcinogenic risk.

Pasir Gudang factories directed to install equipment to monitor emission

Pasir Gudang factories directed to install equipment to monitor emission

State DOE director Wan Abdul Latiff says the equipment must have the latest technology.  
Cops receive treatment after inspecting barrels of sodium cyanide

Cops receive treatment after inspecting barrels of sodium cyanide

The 15 barrels found in Karak contain a solidified form of the chemical used in gold mining.

PM's comments on Lynas's license renewal welcome

PM's comments on Lynas's license renewal welcome

LETTER | The PM has indicated that the export of Lynas' WLP residue will not be a condition.

Anti-Lynas group to explore judicial review option

Anti-Lynas group to explore judicial review option

The group is calling for a town hall with residents on Aug 18, discuss the available options if Lynas is allowed to keep its waste in Malaysia.

State gov’t awaiting Sg S'gor pollution report

State gov’t awaiting Sg S'gor pollution report

S'gor MB Amirudin Shari says he will wait for police report before taking action against parties involved.

Kedah gov't seizes illegal dumpsite near Sungai Petani

Kedah gov't seizes illegal dumpsite near Sungai Petani

The waste is believed to have been contaminating Sungai Muda since 2008.

Selangor river should be a protected zone

Selangor river should be a protected zone

The Selangor River is the real river of life for the millions of people who are dependent on it.                                    

MP questions Johor MB's failure to meet toxic waste victims

MP questions Johor MB's failure to meet toxic waste victims

The residents are angry, for there's also no aid from the state gov't, adds Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim.

Two men held over Sungai Selangor diesel pollution

Two men held over Sungai Selangor diesel pollution

A pontoon operator and his worker are detained to help the investigation, says S'gor police chief.

What is new? Pollution and pollution again!

What is new? Pollution and pollution again!

'We rarely demand action so long as the problems are not in our backyards.'

Report on relocation of Pasir Gudang factories ready in 5 weeks - Yeo

Report on relocation of Pasir Gudang factories ready in 5 weeks - Yeo

Minister says the analysis report on the high-risk factories will then be handed to the Johor government.