7 diesel vehicles ordered for re-testing over excessive smoke emissions
ALOR STAR: The Department of Environment (DoE) has ordered seven diesel vehicles to undergo re-testing after they were found to be emitting excessive smoke during Ops Obstacle at the Gurun R&R area along the PLUS Expressway yesterday evening.
Kedah DoE director Sharifah Zakiah Syed Sahab said the vehicles were among 26 inspected during the joint operation with partner agencies.
"A total of 26 diesel vehicles were inspected, and seven Notices of Instruction were issued under Section 48A of the Environmental Quality Act 1974. Owners of vehicles found to be emitting excessive smoke have been instructed to present their vehicles for re-testing at Puspakom (Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre) once corrective measures have been undertaken," she said in a statement.
She added that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the Highway Patrol Police, the Road Transport Department, the National Anti-Drugs Agency, Puspakom, and Edgenta Infrastructure Services Bhd (EIS).
Sharifah Zakiah said that firm action would be taken against those responsible for environmental offences and any failure to comply with the Environmental Quality Act 1974 and its related regulations.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any pollution-related activities by contacting the Kedah DoE complaints hotline at 012-4172823, the toll-free line at 1-800-88-2727, or via the department's official complaints portal.
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