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The Star
3 days ago
- General
- The Star
Control pollution to keep Sungai Klang clean, local councils told
Sungai Klang passes through five local authorities. — Filepic LOCAL councils that border or have parts of Sungai Klang passing through their jurisdictions must prioritise pollution control to preserve the river's ecological health, an exco member says. Selangor local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim urged all local authorities with waterways feeding into Sungai Klang to tackle sources of pollution, including industrial waste within their boundaries. 'We can achieve a clean Sungai Klang if all local councils implement effective pollution control measures. 'It must be done to protect aquatic life, safeguard water resources and ensure long-term sustainability of the ecosystem,' Ng said at a press conference after launching the 'Love Sungai Klang' mini convention at Bukit Raja Hall in Klang. He said it was necessary for Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ), Subang Jaya City Council, (MSBJ), Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) to address sources of pollution. Ng says concerted effort needed from all local councils. 'Most of the floating rubbish end up downstream through Klang Royal City Council's (MBDK) borders. 'We cannot leave it to MBDK alone to deal with river pollution, a concerted effort is needed.' The 120km Sungai Klang flows from Hulu Gombak to the Straits of Malacca near Port Klang. Within MBDK's administrative area, the river passes five housing areas and 11 villages. Klang mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said 'Love Sungai Klang' was a community-based programme aimed at involving riverside residents in the clean-up. 'We have involved all communities living along Sungai Klang, even school students,' SMK Methodist ACS Klang teacher Geetha Arunasalam, who attended the event with four students, said it helped to create awareness among the younger generation. SK (1) Simpang Lima teacher Kavita Subramaniam, who brought four pupils, said recycling was a priority.
Barnama
23-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Selangor To Begin Enforcement Against 68 Illegal Factories In July
GENERAL SHAH ALAM, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government will carry out enforcement action against 68 illegal factories operating for over 20 years on state-owned land in the Klang and Petaling districts, said State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim. He said that the committee decided to conduct enforcement against operators of these illegal factories as they continue to encroach on state land, including road reserves, despite having been issued relocation orders. He said it is high time the state government took more decisive action to clear the area, as the operations of these factories also contribute to environmental pollution. "Of the total, 17 premises are classified as unauthorised factories operating in Klang, while the remainder are located in Shah Alam and Petaling, involving various types of businesses, including household glass manufacturing, furniture production, welding, workshops, and heavy machinery storage. "They have encroached on state land and set up factories without any Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL)," he told reporters after chairing today's meeting of the Selangor Unauthorised Factories standing committee, attended by representatives from local authorities here. Ng said the state government would not grant ownership status to the factories involved, adding that the operators must vacate the sites for the land to be rehabilitated. He said that investigations found that none of the factories involved were engaged in illegal waste processing, including electronic waste, and have never faced legal action for environmental pollution. Meanwhile, Ng said 90 notices under Section 7A of the National Land Code were issued to factory operators for the misuse of agricultural land, adding that approximately 500 more would be issued by July as part of a land regularisation effort with local authorities. "Although the number of unauthorised factories has shown a downward trend from over 6,000 to 4,170 so far, the state government will not compromise with those who encroach on state land," he added.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Selangor to begin enforcement against 68 illegal factories in July, says exco
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will carry out enforcement action against 68 illegal factories operating for over 20 years on state-owned land in the Klang and Petaling districts, says State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim. He said that the committee decided to conduct enforcement against operators of these illegal factories as they continue to encroach on state land, including road reserves, despite having been issued relocation orders. He said it is high time the state government took more decisive action to clear the area, as the operations of these factories also contribute to environmental pollution. "Of the total, 17 premises are classified as unauthorised factories operating in Klang, while the remainder are located in Shah Alam and Petaling, involving various types of businesses, including household glass manufacturing, furniture production, welding, workshops, and heavy machinery storage "They have encroached on state land and set up factories without any Temporary Occupation Licence (TOL)," he told reporters after chairing today's meeting of the Selangor Unauthorised Factories standing committee, attended by representatives from local authorities here. Ng said the state government would not grant ownership status to the factories involved, adding that the operators must vacate the sites for the land to be rehabilitated. He said that investigations found that none of the factories involved were engaged in illegal waste processing, including electronic waste, and have never faced legal action for environmental pollution. Meanwhile, Ng said 90 notices under Section 7A of the National Land Code were issued to factory operators for the misuse of agricultural land, adding that approximately 500 more would be issued by July as part of a land regularisation effort with local authorities. "Although the number of unauthorised factories has shown a downward trend from over 6,000 to 4,170 so far, the state government will not compromise with those who encroach on state land," he added. - Bernama
Malay Mail
22-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Selangor orders vape ads taken down, warns of firm action
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — The Selangor government has ordered all electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) and vape traders to remove advertisements and promotional materials, warning that firm action will be taken against those who fail to comply. According to Berita Harian, Selangor's State Executive Councillor for Local Government and Tourism, Datuk Ng Suee Lim, said the directive was discussed and approved at a recent Selangor State Executive Council (MMKN) meeting. 'The state government has never issued licences for the sale or business of e-cigarettes or vape. 'These businesses are operating without authorisation, without licences, and they are displaying unauthorised advertisements,' he was quoted as saying. He added that in the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) area alone, there are 45 premises advertising and selling vape products, with the total number likely to be higher across Selangor. Ng was speaking at a press conference today following an official visit to MBDK, the first local authority he has visited this year. He said all local councils in Selangor can now issue notices to vape traders within their jurisdictions, instructing them to take down any related advertisements. 'If they do not remove the advertisements within the timeframe stated in the notice, the local authority will take further action. 'If the council removes the advertisement, the business owner will be fined,' he was quoted as saying. Ng clarified that the state government has yet to finalise a decision on a complete ban on vape sales, which is still under review. Separately, all local councils in Selangor have been instructed to seize vape-related advertisements, as the state weighs the possibility of banning their sale entirely. Selangor's Executive Councillor for Public Health and Environment, Jamaliah Jamaluddin, previously said the move was prompted by growing concern over the rising use of e-cigarettes, especially among the younger generation.
