A Malaysia town fights against industrial pollution. [Video] (2020)
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Abstract
In March 2019, a river in an industrial town in Johor, Malaysia was poisoned. An illegal dumping of almost three tonnes of toxic waste at a river bank caused the contamination of Kim Kim river in Pasir Gudang. More than 4,000 people were hospitalised and required treatment due to the inhalation of toxic fumes. While many suffered mild symptoms of poisoning, some have long-term debilitating ailments that have changed their lives.
| Item Type: | Video |
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| Keywords: | Toxic waste, Poisoning, Polluted rivers |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Industrial Disaster > Industrial Management > Environmental Aspects |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Industrial Disaster |
| Depositing User: | Farleen Azrina Zamberi |
| Date Deposited: | 31 Mar 2023 19:36 |
| Last Modified: | 31 Mar 2023 19:36 |
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