KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (NNN-BERNAMA) — A lorry driver and a factory worker were detained on suspicion of being involved in an incident where oil mixed with solvent was dumped into a manhole at Jalan TS 6/7 in Subang Industrial Area near here.
The Department of Environment (DOE) in a statement here Sunday said the duo were detained in a raid at a factory on Saturday.
The raid, a collaboration between DOE, the police and Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) was carried out following complaints from the public that a foul smell was being emitted from the factory area.
“Four sewage samples have been sent to the Malaysian Chemistry Department for analysis,” said the statement.
Members of the public who wanted to provide information or lodge a report on pollution can contact DOE at 1-800-88-2727.
