Environment Department probing discovery of 40 waste bags in Kulim, says Nik Nazmi

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The Department of Environment is investigating the discovery of 40 bags suspected of containing scheduled waste in an open area near Kulim, Kedah, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.  Speaking to reporters on Saturday (June 23), the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister stated that the ministry has recommended to the state government that new industrial developments adopt a gated and guarded concept, which aims to enhance surveillance and monitoring capabilities for the authorities.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/3kvnbrzs  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00The incident yesterday, where 40 jumbo bags were found in Padang Serai. Can you update on the case?

00:14We have sent samples to the Ministry of Environment and Chemistry.

00:21We have also cordoned off the area.

00:27We have also informed the PBT, SW Corp and Land Authority.

00:38We have also informed the Environmental and Industrial Security Agency about the incident.

00:48We will continue to investigate with the Land Authority.

00:55We have also suggested the government to build a new industrial area.

01:05We will use the concept of a gated and guarded industrial area.

01:09To facilitate the supervision and control of the authorities.

01:13This has also been required for a new industrial area in Kulim, which has been approved by the IAEA.

01:21So moving forward, we will build a gated and guarded area to facilitate the supervision and control of the authorities.

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