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Alam Flora has pledged complete cooperation with authorities investigating a garbage compactor lorry crash along Jalan Pantai Murni 1 in Pantai Hillpark, Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing worker and public safety as top priority.
Selangor plans to convert the abandoned Teluk Kapas landfill into a green asset through a circular economy approach. The 32.3-hectare site, closed since 2007, will use innovative waste recovery methods to address environmental pollution and boost recycling rates.
Johor is establishing a coordinated multi-agency task force to investigate claims that construction waste from Singapore has been illegally dumped at multiple sites in the Pontian district, signalling renewed focus on cross-border environmental enforcement.
Authorities have closed an illegal waste dumping operation spanning 3.64 hectares in Kampung Maju Jaya, Johor Bahru, following resident complaints about odour and smoke pollution. Four men were arrested during the enforcement operation.
Johor has established a multi-agency task force to investigate claims that construction waste originating from Singapore has been illegally dumped at multiple sites in Pontian, intensifying scrutiny of cross-border environmental violations.
The Kuala Terengganu City Council has spent RM40,000 on waste management following the RXZ Members 8.0 event, which drew more than 100,000 visitors and generated 130 tonnes of rubbish.
Brunei authorities have fined a Malaysian national BN$300 for dumping food waste in a public area, following public reports that went viral on social media. The enforcement action highlights stricter waste management compliance across the region.
Penang Port Commission has rolled out a new Standard Operating Procedure for managing ship-generated waste, requiring licensed operators and compliance with environmental regulations to support the port's sustainability goals.
Kedah's environmental department has uncovered an unlicensed waste disposal site spanning 250 square metres in Bukit Banyan, complete with open burning activities. Investigators suspect a contractor was illegally dumping and incinerating industrial waste to extract metals.
Indonesia has inaugurated its first waste-to-energy plant in Bali, converting municipal waste into electricity. The facility aims to reduce emissions by 80 per cent and create green jobs while addressing the nation's daily waste of 140,000 tonnes.
Waste management firm KDEBWM has handed over 33 new compactor lorries to Hulu Selangor Municipal Council as part of a seven-year RM117.2 million contract, introducing a door-to-door waste collection system effective July 1.