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No more chemical plants in Pasir Gudang

Jul 02, 2019

There will be no new chemical plants built in Pasir Gudang. 

The Environment Minister says there are already 250 such plants in the area, and new applications for plants will not be entertained. 

Yeo Bee Yin adds, it's now required for all existing chemical plants to supply nearby schools with gas detectors.

"The government will continue to read and monitor the air quality for now, but we will eventually hand this duty over to school teachers."

Meanwhile, another four students in the Johor district complained about breathing difficulties yesterday, but were not warded.

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All MPs must declare assets

It's now compulsory for all MPs and senators to declare their assets, with the ruling also applying to their family members. 

The special motion was passed in Parliament yesterday, despite intense objection from the Opposition.

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Tengku Adnan trial starts today

Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor’s corruption trial will begin at the KL High Court today. 

He is accused of receiving a RM2 mil ringgit bribe from a businessman, while he was Federal Territories Minister.