JOHOR: The toxic fumes in Pasir Gudang Johor has affected 1,171 people so far, of which more than 390 have been admitted to hospital since the first cases from two schools were reported last week. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said there are 13 people in intensive care...
"The people should have faith in the government that it is handling the issue to... best of its ability," he said adding that this situation was"the first of its kind as it involves gases".Besides the N95 masks, ordinary face masks are also in high demand.
Store employees said they were not sure when the new orders would arrive as"even the suppliers do not have stock". They advised people to look for masks in other areas such as Johor Baru. He said:"The operation on that day ended at around 11pm, where the waste was sent to a disposal area, which is licensed by the DOE .
He said cleaning resumed on Wednesday, as the authorities had by then appointed contractors who had experience in handling such wastes.
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