About 140 people treated in JB due to ill-effects from chemical odour


SUNGAI BULOH: At least 139 people have experienced some ill-effects after a strong chemical odour hit several districts around Johor Baru on early Monday (Sept 9), says the Health Ministry.

Fortunately, all 139 patients have since been discharged without any lingering symptoms after receiving treatment from nearby health facilities.

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