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The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
RM1.54b allocation for waste management
PETALING JAYA: Housing and Local Government deputy minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday that through Budget 2025, the ministry has received an allocation of RM1.54 billion to finance solid waste management and public cleansing operations. This includes garbage collection, public cleaning, enforcement and the clearing of illegal dumpsites in seven states governed under the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672). The states covered under Act 672 include Perlis, Kedah, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Malacca, Johor and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. For other states not under Act 672, waste management remains under the purview of the respective state governments, local authorities and related agencies. Aiman Athirah said services, including cleaning up illegal dumps, are implemented based on referrals from local authorities regardless of whether the sites are within their jurisdiction. However, she clarified that no special allocations are provided to state governments or other agencies for managing illegal dumping outside of local council areas. Act 672 also empowers the federal government to enforce actions against illegal dumping in all local authority areas. The Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) carried out 3,036 operations in 2024 to eliminate illegal dump sites and an additional 2,030 operations up to June 2025, which included prosecution of offenders. 'These integrated actions are part of government efforts to ensure a clean environment for all Malaysians. 'But the responsibility of maintaining cleanliness should not fall on a single party. All stakeholders must come together to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment.' In response to a question from Merbok MP Tuan Mohd Nazri Abu Hassan on strategies to control illegal dumping by companies, she outlined several key initiatives. These include collaboration with the Malaysian Space Agency to detect illegal dumping using satellite imagery and geospatial data, the installation of CCTV cameras at illegal dumping hotspots and round-the-clock enforcement by SWCorp officers, involving surveillance and site raids. Tampin MP Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa raised concerns over waste management in Felda schemes, which are reportedly neglected due to unclear jurisdiction. He said when local authorities are approached, the common response is that Felda areas fall outside their responsibility. In response, Aiman Athirah confirmed that Felda areas are not under the jurisdiction of local councils and responsibility cannot be placed solely on one party. She also said Felda itself should initiate discussions to resolve waste management issues in its schemes. 'As of now, no formal discussions have taken place between the Ministry and Felda,' she said, adding that such engagement could move forward in line with the authority provided under Act 672.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Only states adopting Act 672 receive federal funds for waste management
KUALA LUMPUR: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) does not provide special direct allocations to all state governments for solid waste management. Only six states and two Federal Territories that adopted the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672) receive federal funding. Under Budget 2025, RM1.54 billion has been allocated for waste management in Perlis, Kedah, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya. Other states must manage waste independently through their local authorities and agencies. Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah Al-Jundi stated this in response to Mohd Nazri Abu Hassan's query in the Dewan Rakyat. Act 672 allows the Federal government to take action against illegal dumping in participating regions. SWCorp conducted 3,036 operations against illegal dumpsites in 2024, with 2,030 more up to June this year. KPKT stressed that cleanliness efforts require collaboration among state governments, agencies, and the public. Aiman Athirah highlighted the need for collective commitment to ensure a clean and sustainable environment. – Bernama
The Star
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Kelantan to adopt Act 672, seeks control over waste management contractors
KOTA BHARU: Kelantan is set to adopt the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672) in response to rising waste management costs, following a briefing with the National Solid Waste Management Department. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said, nevertheless, Kelantan aims to include a provision that would allow the state to appoint its own waste management contractors, following a model already implemented in Selangor and Penang. "Several states, including Selangor, Terengganu, Perak and Penang, are also in talks to adopt this act. We don't want Kelantan to fall behind," he told Bernama at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration and the launch of Semar Emas Enterprise's new compactor lorry here on Monday (April 28). Kelantan had previously rejected the act due to conditions that required the transfer of state authority over waste management to the federal government, but is now seeking a renegotiation of terms over the sector's growing financial pressures. Hilmi said a special briefing will be held in Putrajaya for district council presidents and the State Economic Planning Unit to discuss the matter further. In another development, he reported that the state's RM2,000 fine for improper waste disposal is showing positive results. Local councils, supported by closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring, have successfully reduced violations, with no new fines issued recently, said Hilmi. "This approach is working and it's helping keep the state clean,' he added. - Bernama
Barnama
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Kelantan To Adopt Act 672, Seeks Control Over Waste Management Contractors
KOTA BHARU, April 28 (Bernama) -- Kelantan is set to adopt the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672) in response to rising waste management costs, following a briefing with the National Solid Waste Management Department (JPSPN). State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said, nevertheless, Kelantan aims to include a provision that would allow the state to appoint its own waste management contractors, following a model already implemented in Selangor and Penang. 'Several states, including Selangor, Terengganu, Perak and Penang, are also in talks to adopt this act. We don't want Kelantan to fall behind,' he told Bernama at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration and the launch of Semar Emas Enterprise's new compactor lorry here today.
