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This unit will especially address cases of pollution in the country, says Environment Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Despite numerous supervising bodies, negligence and blatant disregard for the law and safety of others are affecting us all.

'There are sufficient laws to tackle the violations, only if our law enforcement agencies are allowed to do their jobs.'

Magistrate orders another five days to their remand.

This will serve as a reference to prevent the pollution of water sources, says water quality expert Zaki Zainudin.

AG denies MB's claims of inaction over earlier case of water pollution involving the same factory.

The heavy machinery maintenance factory never applied for a licence since it started operating, council says.

Agong describes the pollution of Sg Gong as an irresponsible action that has harmed the people.

They will be held for six days for the investigation into the effluents discharged into Sungai Gong in Rawang.

This is over claims on social media that waste management cost was prohibitive due to monopoly.

Supply has resumed to 73 percent of the 1,292 Klang Valley areas hit by the latest disruption, Air Selangor announces.

'To ensure this will never happen again, many more uncomfortable truths need to come out.'

Govt should also review laws to allow for stern action against water pollution perpetrators, it says.

People have yet to hear from the authorities why this problem keeps gushing out again and again.

UPDATED 5.55PM | Amirudin says the private land did not have planning permission from Selayang City Council.

People in the area have experienced at least five water cuts due to pollution since 2019.

Exco member reveals Yip Chee Seng and Sons Sdn Bhd had been fined RM60,000 in March for similar offence.

PARLIAMENT | The minister acknowledges that the drainage system at the site is linked to Sungai Kuantan.

This is for activities not subject to EIA and to strengthen enforcement against those who pollute the environment.

They have until December next year to comply and the failure to do so can get their licences revoked.

Minister says the 1,864-tonne shipment had been listed as concentrated zinc in declaration forms.