What caused the latest air pollution scare in Pasir Gudang?

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The Cause of the Latest Pasir Gudang Air Pollution Scare Remains Under Investigation

The specific cause of the recent air pollution scare in Pasir Gudang, which led to the temporary closure of several educational institutions, has not yet been identified. Investigations are actively underway by relevant authorities to determine the source of the incident that began at Sekolah Agama Taman Mawar.

Authorities are conducting checks on factories located within the affected area as part of their investigation into the potential air pollution. Air quality is being continuously monitored within a 1.1km radius from the site where the incident first occurred. This monitoring is being carried out every six hours and is expected to continue until at least Monday, or possibly beyond, to ensure the safety of the community.

The incident, which started on Thursday, resulted in students experiencing breathing difficulties and nausea. As of noon on the day of the report, two patients remained under treatment at Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI) for these symptoms, while six others had already been discharged. A total of 15 victims, aged between seven and 12, initially fell ill with breathing difficulties and vomiting.

This event evokes memories of a similar toxic fume incident in Sungai Kim Kim in March, which affected over 4,000 people and necessitated the closure of 111 schools in the Pasir Gudang district. However, officials have stated that the current incident is not connected to the previous one. The affected schools in this latest scare include Sekolah Agama Taman Mawar, SK Pasir Gudang 4, SMK Pasir Gudang 2, Tadika Pasti, and Tadika Pintar Bistari, all of which were ordered to close for two days as a precautionary measure.

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