Were the illegal burning activities linked to the foul odour reports?

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No, the illegal burning activities were not directly linked to the foul odour reports.

The Johor Department of Environment (DoE) uncovered an engineering factory engaged in illegal open burning of waste at the Maju Jaya Industrial Park. This operation, conducted yesterday from 3pm to 7pm, involved a joint effort with police and municipal enforcement agencies. While this action was taken shortly after reports of a foul burning odour in several Johor Bahru residential areas, the DoE stated that the specific open burning activity uncovered was not directly linked to the reported odour.
Enforcement Action Taken Against Illegal Open Burning

During an integrated monitoring operation at the Maju Jaya Industrial Park, the Johor DoE successfully identified an engineering factory conducting illegal open burning of various waste products. Consequently, strict enforcement action has been initiated under Section 29(A) of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, which explicitly prohibits such activities. The department's statement indicated that this intervention aimed to ensure rigorous adherence to environmental laws.
Separate Investigation into Mysterious Odour

In parallel to the open burning discovery, a raid was also conducted on a scrap metal recycling premises suspected of being the source of the mysterious odour. However, during this inspection, no abnormal odour was detected at the Jalan Kempas Lama site. This separate premises was found to have committed an offence for illegally possessing scheduled e-waste without the necessary permit.
Ongoing Investigation into Odour Source

The Johor DoE has indicated that enforcement action has been taken regarding the unlicensed e-waste storage at the scrap metal recycling premises, with follow-up actions also imposed by the Johor Bahru City Council. The department continues its investigation and plans to intensify operations to ascertain the primary cause of the burning odour that has affected several residential areas. The public is encouraged to report any environmental pollution concerns.

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