KL uncovers vast toxic waste dump

KL uncovers vast toxic waste dump

MALAYSIA: Thousands of tons of toxic waste have been found dumped
in Malaysia's southern state of Johor, sparking environmental and
health fears, reports said on Friday.

The Malay-language Berita Harian daily said the waste were
believed to have been brought in from Singapore by illegal
dumping syndicates.

The environment department made the startling discovery of 170
drums, 200 tins and 80 bags of what is believed to be toxic waste
at five sites in Johor's Kota Tinggi district, according to the
New Straits Times.

Samples have been collected to determine the exact toxic
level, but preliminary investigation indicated most were paint,
paint sludge and chemical sludge from factories, the newspaper
said. --AFP