Battery of concerns


Villagers worry that the children at nearby schools such as SK Jenjarom will be exposed to hazardous chemicals if the factory reopens.

TALK is rife that a battery factory plans to reopen near Kampung Jenjarom, and the villagers are understandably worried that history will repeat itself.

The villagers in Banting, Selangor had lived with worry for their health as the factory was situated close to their homes.

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