Bentong senior citizen endures 25 years of dust, smoke and noise
BENTONG: A senior citizen living along Jalan Tras here has endured constant dust and noise from a nearby construction material business for over 25 years, leaving his family in daily distress.
Bentong resident T. Nadarajah, 67, has endured years of dust, smoke and noise from a construction material business situated near his home. Over the course of 25 years, he has filed multiple complaints with local authorities, yet the issue remains unresolved. The constant disturbance has not only plagued his daily life but also caused damage to his house, with cracks appearing in both walls and floors.
Excessive diesel fumes and incessant noise continue to plague his household, with a layer of dust coating his living space.
Nadarajah recounted his repeated attempts to seek help from local authorities, including the district office and the Bentong Municipal Council. Despite lodging five reports over the years, his plight has gone unanswered. Recently, the Bentong Municipal Council sent an enforcement team to his residence, but as of now, there have been no updates on the matter.
His wife, S.T. Devi, 58, expressed their hope that the business operations could be relocated to a more appropriate location, while emphasizing their desire for a solution that balances the needs of both local residents and the business operator. The New Straits Times has contacted the Bentong Municipal Council for further comment.
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