fbpx
Connect with us

News

Update: 2,775 People Are Sick in Pasir Gudang But No State Of Emergency Declared Yet

Published

Pasir Gudang: Number Of People Affected Rises To 2,775, No State Of Emergency Declared For Now - World Of Buzz 1
Source: The Sun Daily & TODAY Online

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

It’s been a week since news of an illegal chemical waste dumping along the Kim Kim River in Johor where it caused a large number of school children and adults to fall sick surfaced. Now, as clean up efforts are underway, more Malaysians are still falling sick, as numbers appear to be continuously rising. The latest number of people reported ill is now 2,775 as of Thursday (14th March).

According to The Star, Johor Health, Environment and Agriculture Committee chairman Dr Sahruddin Jamal stated that as of 12pm on Thursday (14th March), there was a total of 1,906 cases reported in Pasir Gudang. Meanwhile, 869 more cases were reported in hospitals and clinics in Johor Bahru, resulting in an overall total of 2,775 cases in Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang. 

The 869 victims reportedly went to clinics and hospitals in Johor Bahru without referring to the medical bases in Pasir Gudang.

 - World Of Buzz

Source: today online

On top of that, while all 111 schools in the district were ordered to close, kindergartens and preschools in Pasir Gudang, Tebrau and Tenggara have also been ordered shut.

Earlier on Thursday, the Dewan Rakyat reportedly approved the motion to declare a state of emergency in Pasir Gudang. However, according to Channel NewsAsia, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad stated that there was no need to declare a state of emergency after visiting the area. He told reporters,

“No… it has not reached that stage (where an emergency has to be declared). There is no need for any evacuation, but we must be careful.”

“Those mobilised to contain the situation must also be prepared to handle the problem. We cannot say the worst is over.”

“On the other hand, we don’t think it is going to be more serious than now. But what is important is that they know how to handle this problem.”

Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail also stated that the government is currently gauging the seriousness of the situation before coming to a decision on whether or not to declare a state of emergency. She was quoted as saying,

“We will have a meeting first for us to consider the options because we have other measures (besides the declaration of emergency) that can address the problem.”

Meanwhile, it was announced by the National Disaster Management Agency that roughly 2.4 tonnes of chemical waste mixed with soil was removed from the site, while samples have already been sent to the Johor Department of Chemistry for analysis.

Let’s hope that these victims make a complete recovery and that the relevant authorities find a way to control this situation. Meanwhile, stay updated on the latest news regarding Pasir Gudang by reading the timeline of events linked below!

 

Also read: 2,775 People in Johor Have Fallen Sick & 111 Schools Were Shut Down, Here’s What’s Happening

Over 460 In Johor Reported Sick &Amp; 13 Schools Ordered Closed, Here's What's Happening - World Of Buzz 3

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Death Feat Image Death
News5 hours ago

18yo Teen in Penang Dies from Electrocution While Charging His Smartphone Using Socket on Express Bus

A teenager has tragically died in Butterworth, Penang, after he was electrocuted while charging his smartphone using a socket onboard...

Feat Image Twin Tower Feat Image Twin Tower
News8 hours ago

M’sian Activist Urges KLCC Twin Towers be Renamed “Sabah & Sarawak” in Honour of The Borneo States

Malaysian activist and founder of Saya Anak Sarawak (SAS) Peter John Jaban has urged for the KLCC Twin Towers to...

Collage 13 Collage 13
News8 hours ago

“They’ve been here over 3 months” – Foreign Beggars at Johor Pasar Malam Make up to RM12,000 a Month

Foreign beggars are making up to RM12,000 a month at a night market in Johor. In an official statement by...

Feat Image Parking Fine Feat Image Parking Fine
News10 hours ago

M’sian Vehicle Owners with Unpaid Parking Fines Face CTOS Blacklist as They’re Now Added to The System

The Miri City Council (MCC) has introduced a new measure to ensure that vehicle owners in Sarawak’s second-largest city adhere...

Feat Image Arrest Feat Image Arrest
News10 hours ago

Thai Police Arrests Famous Kelantanese Female Celebrity at Golok Hotel for Possession of 6,000 Meth Pills

A popular Kelantanese female singer was arrested by the Thai Police at a hotel in Golok, Narathiwat, north of the...

Collage 12 Collage 12
News13 hours ago

Kelantan Govt Says Cinemas in the State Must Play Movies With Lights On to Prevent ‘Unhealthy’ Activities

After a few decades, Kelantan remains one of the states in Malaysia that don’t have cinemas. The state government, however,...

Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel
News1 day ago

“Who’s next?” – After Apple iPhone 16 Series, Indonesia is Now Banning Google Pixel Smartphones in The Country

Previously, we shared how Apple’s latest flagship smartphone series, the iPhone 16 Series, is currently banned from being sold in...

Feat Image Bnm New Rule Feat Image Bnm New Rule
News1 day ago

Bank Negara Now Requires All Money Changers in Malaysia to Record Full Name & IC Number of Customers

If you’re planning on visiting your local authorised money changer before that overseas trip to change Malaysian Ringgit banknotes to...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY