A Malaysia Town Fights Against Industrial Pollution | Undercover Asia | Full Episode

In March 2019, a river in an industrial town in Johor, Malaysia was poisoned. An illegal dumping of almost three tonnes of toxic waste at a river bank caused the contamination of Kim Kim river in Pasir Gudang. More than 4,000 people were hospitalised and required treatment due to the inhalation of toxic fumes. While many suffered mild symptoms of poisoning, some have long-term debilitating ailments that have changed their lives.

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About the series: Undercover Asia uncovers the hard truths in the underbelly of Asia and shines the light on the plight of the disenfranchised and the displaced. Find out what's the unexpected fallout in Indonesia from China’s decision to ban plastic waste; the causes and consequences of South Korea’s massive household debt; the rise of non-consensual porn in Singapore; and the dark side of the quest for white skin in the Philippines.
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