Three plastic factories in Banting closed for pollution | Malaysia

A worker is arrested during a raid at a plastics recycling plant in Jenjarom on July 24, 2018. – Photo by Ahmad Zamzahuri

BANTING, July 24 – Authorities have ordered the closure of three factories plastic in Kuala Langat because of pollution

At a press conference, Selangor excused Ng Sze Han in the inspection operation of 35 factories. The deputy of Banting, Lau Weng San, and Selangor exco for the environment, Hee Loy Sian, also attended the meeting

Ng said the authorities had decided to take action after the residents had Complaints of unpleasant odors and contamination. Water in Kuala Langat.

The three plants ordered to close definitively are One Plastic Sdn Bhd, Chromaz Sdn Bhd and YMF Sdn Bhd.

"The dumping of plastic resins has become a major problem after the ban on the use of plastics. Import of the article by China.Malaysia, Vietnam and Poland are facing this problem because of the low cost of production, "said Mr. Lau

Ng added that many permits have been issued before the general election for the import of plastic waste for recycling. He added that there were many containers in Port Klang waiting to be sent all over the country to be treated.

Hee claimed that nine people came to see him last night, claiming to be businessmen working in plastics and asking him not to take

He alleged that they had offered to bribe him and said he was considering reporting the case to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).