The Sungai Kim Kim toxic waste pollution in Johor that occurred in March 2019 shocked the nation when many students and canteen operators at surrounding schools collapsed after experiencing symptoms of toxic poisoning. A total of 6,000 residents in Pasir Gudang including children and students were at immediate risk, forcing 111 schools in the area to close. Just three months later, several students were hospitalised due to airborne contaminants from excess toxic waste in the river. A total of 1,