MCA deputy president Dr Mah Hang Soon has lambasted the authorities' reaction to the Pasir Gudang pollution situation, claiming that incompetent preventive measures led to an escalation of hazard levels.

"Today marks the sixth day since toxic fumes first began plaguing Pasir Gudang, and two days ago, another (approximately) 20 students from SMK Nusa Damai started suffering from breathing difficulties and vomiting...