Pasir Gudang air pollution, unauthorised drone sightings near Changi Airport to be discussed in Parliament

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SINGAPORE: Members of Parliament (MPs) are set to discuss on Monday (Jul 8) the air pollution issues in Pasir Gudang and the presence of illegal ...

In March, thousands of students, staff and residents were taken ill after chemical waste was illegally dumped into the Kim Kim river in Johor.MPs will ask on Monday if the pollution in Pasir Gudang will affect Singapore, given the close proximity.

Almost 40 flights were affected after one of Changi Airport’s runways had to be closed for short periods between 11pm on Jun 18 and 9am on Jun 19, due to sightings of drones in the vicinity.

 

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