THE recent toxic pollution incident in Pasir Gudang, Johor, serves as a strong reminder that just because you can’t see it, it doesn’t mean it isn’t there, or that it won’t hurt anyone.
I have been privileged to work with the Seletar indigenous community in Kampung Pasir Putih, Pasir Gudang. Their homes are on stilts, tucked away where Sungai Laloh meets the sea. If you ever have the chance to see their kampung, you will be appalled. All sorts of waste is dumped within walking distance of their homes – glass, construction waste, bricks and so forth. Those are the visible items.
