DoE to meet with operators of chemical factories

On the job: Dzulkefly (right) and Yeo arriving at the press conference in Putrajaya. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Environment (DoE) will hold a townhall meeting with operators of 250 chemical factories in Pasir Gudang on safety measures following the spate of pollution incidents recently. Energy, Science, Technology, Envi­ronment and Climate Change Minis­ter Yeo Bee Yin said the factories had to be more responsible.

“The chemical industry in Pasir Gudang needs to ensure better care of the people’s health. As of now, the development in the area is unsustainable and has a long-term negative impact on the environment.