MBPJ issues more fines for dumping
An illegal dumpsite in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya. MBPJ enforcement officers are cracking down on people throwing rubbish indiscriminately. — Filepic
Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is intensifying efforts to tackle illegal rubbish dumping through its PJ Watch programme.
Throughout May, enforcement operations were carried out in several localities including SS2, Section 17, SS3, PJU 5, PJS 1 and SS7.
Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said compounds were issued during this month's ground operations – six to individuals, three to companies and one involving a vehicle.
'From January to May 22, MBPJ's closed-circuit TV surveillance recorded 45 illegal dumping cases.
'During the same period, enforcement officers issued a total of 172 compounds and made 74 arrests in relation to illegal rubbish dumping.'
He said to raise awareness of the issue, MBPJ made 12 public announcements through local media and on social media platforms.
He said this during MBPJ's monthly full board meeting at its headquarters in Section 7, Petaling Jaya in Selangor.
Mohamad Zahri invites the public to join MBPJ in celebrating its city status anniversary next month.
At the meeting, Mohamad Zahri also spoke about the city's 19th anniversary celebrations.
A series of events and programmes have been lined up for Petaling Jaya residents throughout June, he said.
The event themed 'Petaling Jaya Bandar Paling Bahagia' will feature 31 activities, including community programmes and competitions.
The local authority became known as MBPJ after Petaling Jaya was granted city status on June 20, 2006.
The anniversary celebrations are set to be launched on June 1.
The event, said Mohamad Zahri, would coincide with the launch of the Car Boot Sale in Kota Damansara, and there would be a presentation from Malaysia Book of Records recognising MBPJ for establishing an eco-recycling plaza.
The highlight of the month-long celebration is the anniversary ceremony at 8pm on June 21 at Laman MBPJ on Jalan Yong Shook Lin.
Ten events have been planned for that day, including 'Picnic in the Park' and 'The Mega Leisure Programme' at PJ State in Section 52.
Mohamad Zahri invites the public to join in the festivities and get programme details via MBPJ's website or official social media platforms.
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An illegal dumpsite in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya. MBPJ enforcement officers are cracking down on people throwing rubbish indiscriminately. — Filepic Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is intensifying efforts to tackle illegal rubbish dumping through its PJ Watch programme. Throughout May, enforcement operations were carried out in several localities including SS2, Section 17, SS3, PJU 5, PJS 1 and SS7. Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said compounds were issued during this month's ground operations – six to individuals, three to companies and one involving a vehicle. 'From January to May 22, MBPJ's closed-circuit TV surveillance recorded 45 illegal dumping cases. 'During the same period, enforcement officers issued a total of 172 compounds and made 74 arrests in relation to illegal rubbish dumping.' He said to raise awareness of the issue, MBPJ made 12 public announcements through local media and on social media platforms. He said this during MBPJ's monthly full board meeting at its headquarters in Section 7, Petaling Jaya in Selangor. Mohamad Zahri invites the public to join MBPJ in celebrating its city status anniversary next month. At the meeting, Mohamad Zahri also spoke about the city's 19th anniversary celebrations. A series of events and programmes have been lined up for Petaling Jaya residents throughout June, he said. The event themed 'Petaling Jaya Bandar Paling Bahagia' will feature 31 activities, including community programmes and competitions. The local authority became known as MBPJ after Petaling Jaya was granted city status on June 20, 2006. The anniversary celebrations are set to be launched on June 1. The event, said Mohamad Zahri, would coincide with the launch of the Car Boot Sale in Kota Damansara, and there would be a presentation from Malaysia Book of Records recognising MBPJ for establishing an eco-recycling plaza. The highlight of the month-long celebration is the anniversary ceremony at 8pm on June 21 at Laman MBPJ on Jalan Yong Shook Lin. Ten events have been planned for that day, including 'Picnic in the Park' and 'The Mega Leisure Programme' at PJ State in Section 52. Mohamad Zahri invites the public to join in the festivities and get programme details via MBPJ's website or official social media platforms.
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