JB odour pollution: One school ordered to close after 21 pupils suffer nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness

Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (second from left) being briefed by Johor Fire and Rescue Department about the pollution near SK Kampung Maju Jaya here in Johor Baru on Monday (Sept 9).

JOHOR BARU: Investigations have revealed that the chemicals found in Sungai Pandan recently have the potential to harm public health, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

The Johor Mentri Besar added that the chemicals consist of toxic components that have polluted the air and caused a very strong and unpleasant smell.