How much hazardous waste was removed from Sungai Kim Kim?

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Hazardous Waste Removal from Sungai Kim Kim

A total of 900 tonnes of contaminated substance and 1,500 metric tons of contaminated water were cleared from Sungai Kim Kim following the chemical pollution incident. The cleaning operations were conducted by contractors from March 13 to March 17.
Contaminated Substance Removal

Contractors successfully removed 900 tonnes of hazardous substance from the affected section of Sungai Kim Kim. This material was the source of the toxic fumes that led to widespread health issues.
Contaminated Water Clearance

In addition to solid waste, 1,500 metric tons of contaminated water were also extracted from Sungai Kim Kim. This water had absorbed pollutants from the illegally dumped chemical waste.
Incident Background and Safety Assurance

The Sungai Kim Kim incident, which began on March 7, resulted in approximately 4,000 people being hospitalised due to inhaling toxic fumes. Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin stated that the polluted section of the river has been cleaned and the area is now safe, though monitoring will continue for 15 days.

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