JOHOR BARU: Five suspects in the dumping of industrial waste in Kampung Orang Asli Pasir Intan, Kota Tinggi will be brought before the Sessions Court there on Thursday (Sept 26).
Johor police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar (pic) said three men aged between 23 and 52 would be charged under Section 124K of the Penal Code for sabotage.
Two others – a director and a shareholder of a factory in Seri Alam, aged 41 and 53 respectively – will be charged under the same section, read together with Section 109, for abetting.
Offenders found guilty under this section face life imprisonment, a minimum of 30 years. Under Section 109, those convicted of abetment may also face the same sentence.
"Four other local men arrested will be released on bail under Section 118 of the Criminal Procedure Code as prosecution witnesses," he said in a statement Thursday.
Comm Kumar said the investigation papers were referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers on Tuesday (Sept 24).
"Offences under Section 124K of the Penal Code are considered crimes against the state, as defined in Part VI of the Penal Code," he added.
On Sept 5, 38 residents from 10 families were relocated to the Orang Asli Community Hall in Kampung Sayong Pinang because of chemical pollution.
They complained of illnesses such as sore throat, nausea, dizziness, eye pain, vomiting, shortness of breath and fever. – Bernama
