Min Yan Leong

PETALING JAYA: Ann Joo Resources Bhd is proposing to dispose of its 51% stake in Bumi Segar Indah Sdn Bhd (BSI) to Ng Kwok Siong and DSI Northern Source Sdn Bhd of RM 15.1 mil. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/02/09/ann-joo-to-dispose-of-its-51-stake-in-waste-management-firm-for-rm15mil?utm_source=dailyalert&utm_medium=email&__sta=vhg.uosvpxTFFUuzk%7CIFFYBIFI&__stm_medium=email&__stm_source=smartech

PETALING JAYA: Enforcement agencies will beef up actions to stop illegal imports of mix waste paper, following news of such trash being shipped here from the United States. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/10/interactive-malaysia-gets-tougher-on-illegal-mixed-waste-paper-imports  

KUALA LUMPUR – A Singaporean man was fined RM1,500 (S$485) and ordered to perform four hours of community service by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court after he pleaded guilty to littering in Malaysia’s capital on New Year’s Day in 2026. Source: The Straits Times https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysian-court-orders-singaporean-to-do-community-service-over-thrown-cigarette-butt

Selangor Recycling (SELKitar) programme is facing calls for greater transparency following claims that its current collection rates may be significantly lower than expected. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/02/09/sgor-waste-recovery-rises-despite-low-personal-impact

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — All offenders convicted by the courts for littering offences will carry out Community Service Orders simultaneously on Feb 13, said Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming. Source: Malay Mail Read more: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/02/04/convicted-litterbugs-to-clean-drains-and-toilets-together-on-feb-13-says-nga-kor-ming/208067

PETALING JAYA: Worldwide Holdings Bhd is one of the more active groups involved in the country’s renewable energy (RE) space. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/11/10/worldwide-at-the-core-of-selangors-green-mandate

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 4 (Bernama) – The importation of electronic waste (e-waste) has been fully banned with effect from today and will be classified under the Absolute Prohibition category in the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023. Source: Bernama Read more: https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2520168

MELAKA: The Environment Department has identified a premises suspected of being the source of black-coloured water pollution allegedly linked to the contamination of Sungai Ayer Salak in Klebang. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/04/melaka-environment-dept-identifies-source-of-black-water-pollution-in-klebang

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — Residents in parts of Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya have reported irregular domestic and garden waste collection following the renewal of contracts by KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) with local authorities. Source: Malay Mail Read more: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/02/03/irregular-rubbish-pickups-frustrate-subang-pj-residents-amid-new-waste-contracts/207813

PETALING JAYA: Recent instances of ­illegally imported e-waste reflect an urgent need to enact legislation banning such imports and tightening enforcement in Malaysia, say stakeholders. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/01/experts-call-for-laws-to-end-role-as-global-e-waste-bin