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SUBANG JAYA: Factories that have large stockpiles of ammonia and are located near residential areas will be ordered to relocate, says Selangor Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs committee chairman Hee Loy Sian.

SUBANG JAYA: Factories that have large stockpiles of ammonia and are located near residential areas will be ordered to relocate, says Selangor Environment, Green Technology and Consumer Affairs committee chairman Hee Loy SianThis was in reference to an incident on July 5 where a 1.5 tonnes of ammonia was found in factory after a fire broke out at the Pulau Indah industrial area in Klang.

"DOE and DOSH are investigating why the factory has such large quantities of ammonia in its premises," he said after launching the"Say No to Straws" campaign at Main Place Mall on Saturday here. "We are finding ways to prevent such incidents from recurring. We will ask all local councils to check how many such factories are operating in their respective areas.

When asked about the Sungai Semenyih pollution in June, Hee said the factory connected to incident has been allowed to resume operations

 

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