MELAKA: Villagers of Kampung Tambak Paya were forced to evacuate for a second time in 24 hours to allow the removal of seven cylinders of toxic chlorine gas tanks by the authorities. “We have identified that the gas cylinders belong to the company in Rawang. “The state has ordered that the gas cylinders to be returned to the company,” he told reporters at the scene here. He added that the harzadous materials (Hazmat) team will escort the lorry transporting the gas cylinders, including the leaked cylinder to Rawang. “The villagers will be temporarily sheltered at Sekolah Kebangsaan Tambak Paya nearby and will be allowed to return home later tonight,” he said.

Source: New Strait Times September 29, 2017 13:18 UTC