EATERIES LOSING BUSINESS
Operators may lose source of income if pollution continues
EATERY operators in Taman Pasir Putih near here are concerned about the poor business that they have experienced for about a week following the dumping of chemical waste into Sungai Kim Kim.
Most eateries were closed, and those that were open yesterday saw only a few customers.
Amira Mansor, 22, who runs a restaurant, said there was a 50 per cent drop in the number of customers since the incident on March 7.
“Although there were fewer customers, I continued to operate until I was told by the authorities to close the premises.”
Amira, whose house is near Sungai Kim Kim, said she felt dizzy and nauseous on the morning of the incident.
“I could smell chemicals about 3am while I was preparing to cook.
“The effects of the pollution have reduced, but I still feel a little dizzy sometimes.”
Another eatery operator, who wanted to be known as Kak Yah, said she was worried that her family’s source of income would be affected should the situation continue.
“I rely on my restaurant to support my family. I hope the chemical waste pollution issue is resolved soon.”
More than 900 people have received treatment over the pollution and more than 100 schools in Pasir Gudang have been ordered closed.