28-05-2025
Litterbugs beware: AI eyes are watching in Johor
JOHOR BARU: Illegal dumping in Johor Jaya will soon come with consequences, as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cameras are being deployed to identify offenders.
In a bold new move to clean up the streets, the Johor government has installed AI cameras to monitor and catch those who dispose of rubbish illegally, particularly in commercial zones notorious for repeat offences.
State Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the pilot project kicked off in Taman Johor Jaya following a flood of complaints from the public about mounting rubbish and repeated dumping.
"Despite regular clean-up efforts by the Johor Baru City Council, the problem persists.
"Some areas see rubbish piling up faster than it can be cleared," Ling said after inspecting the site today.
The system, called Enter AI, is a smart camera equipped with facial recognition technology that records illegal dumping and helps identify the culprits.
"Once offenders are identified, we can take appropriate legal action.
"This initiative is in line with the decree by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, who wants a serious push towards improving cleanliness in the state," Ling said.
A special task force has been set up to pursue longer-term solutions, including tightening enforcement, reviewing existing waste laws, and stepping up public awareness campaigns.
