Postponed: Prosecution against suspect in chemical dumping case


PASIR GUDANG: There will be a delay in bringing charges against the owner of an illegal tyre recycling factory said to be responsible for dumping chemicals into Sungai Kim Kim and causing a health crisis in Pasir Gudang.

Johor Health, Environment and Agriculture Committee chairman Dr Sahruddin Jamal said investigation papers had already been sent to the Deputy Public Prosecutor's Office, but there was a request for more information to be added.

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