Kuala Lampur, April 16 --  

JEMPOL, April 16 - A total of 26 drums containing chemical waste were discovered in an oil palm plantation in Felcra Air Hitam, Seri Jempol, here yesterday.

Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Centre said it received a call regarding the incident at 11.25 am, before a fire engine from the Seri Jempol station arrived at the location at 11.37 am.

"Initial inspection finds that the drums contain unidentified chemicals, prompting assistance from the Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) special team from the Seremban 2 station.

"The Hazmat team arrives at 1.24 pm and carries out assessment work as well as opening the drums to enable the Department of Environment (DOE) to take samples of the...