MP questions Johor MB's failure to meet toxic waste victims

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The residents are angry, for there's also no aid from the state gov't, adds Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim.

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim and a group of local residents have reportedly questioned Johor Menteri Besar Dr Sahruddin Jamal's alleged failure to meet with victims of the toxic pollution incident.today quoted Hassan as saying that the residents were angry as they have yet to receive any financial aid from the state government."I challenge him to come here and meet the people. The people here are suffering and are demanding answers," Hassan was quoted as saying.

Hassan was further quoted as saying that he would challenge Sahruddin to debate if the Bukit Kepong assemblyperson refused to meet with Pasir Gudang residents and address their concerns. “When in a crisis, the leader of the state must come and see what is happening for himself, not just give orders from his office," the former Johor PKR chief said.

 

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