Factory ordered to cease operations following pollution of Sg Skudai

The recent appearance of white foam clusters in Sungai Skudai near Taman Impian Emas, Johor Baru caused anxiety among residents.

A METAL factory in Senai has been directed to cease operations after it was suspected of polluting Sungai Skudai.

Johor Department of Environment (DOE) said the factory, located in the Senai Industrial Area III, was believed to have released effluent into the river during its operations, leading to formation of thick, white foam clusters that floated on the water.“The factory was singled out after investigations and checks conducted along the river after the incident.