Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling Tian Soon revealed that over 150 light and heavy industries in the state are producing chemical waste similar to that discovered at Tiong Nam Industrial Park and Desa Tropika Industrial Area. Authorities have identified the waste as codes SW332 and SW333, typically associated with industrial by-products.
JOHOR BARU: More than 150 light and heavy industries have been identified producing chemical waste similar to that discovered at the Tiong Nam Industrial Park and Desa Tropika Industrial Area, says Ling Tian Soon.
He said this when met by reporters after the officiating ceremony of the national World Water Day celebrations at Kampung Bakar Batu here on Saturday .Ling added that so far, over 150 factories in the Johor Baru area have been flagged for investigation and then said that many these are believed to be producing chemical waste as part of their industrial processes.
Ling then added that the chemicals - primarily ammonia - have already caused foul odours in the affected areas and are believed to have contaminated nearby rivers. He also shared that the authorities are set to conclude the cleanup of illegal chemical waste sites in Johor tomorrow.
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