ALOR STAR: Amendments to the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007, which imposes community service on litterbugs, do not discriminate against any background. Source: New Straits Times Read more: https://www.nst.com.my/amp/news/regional/2026/01/1364856/swcorp-expand-littering-enforcement-rr-areas-no-discrimination
KULIM: A landfill in Padang Cina, Kulim Hi-Tech, caught fire on Tuesday (Jan 27). Kulim Zone 3 chief Senior Fire Officer II Mohd Faizal Sulaiman said the department received a call at 6.30pm reporting the incident. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/27/fire-breaks-out-at-kulim-landfill
PORT KLANG: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) yesterday checked several containers at Port Klang where an undisclosed amount of illegal electronic waste (e-waste) was detected. Source: New Straits Times Read more: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/1366051/border-agency-tightens-net-illegal-e-waste-syndicates-port-klang
The waste crisis in Kuala Lumpur shows little sign of easing, with rubbish volumes expected to spike by about 30% through Thaipusam, Chinese New Year and Ramadan. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/01/27/kl-waste-crisis-at-tipping-point
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 21): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will intensify investigations into the illegal importation of electronic waste (e-waste) following intelligence disclosure that between 2,000 to 3,000 containers of e-waste have been smuggled into the country through the country’s main ports. Source: The Edge Malaysia Read more: https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/790006 Read more…
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 21): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will expand the use of local technology to convert food waste into agricultural fertiliser as part of efforts to strengthen the circular economy and support the national food security agenda. Source: The Edge Malaysia Read more: https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/790083
JOHOR BARU: A total of 55 notices of offence have been issued to locals and foreigners since Jan 1 until today by the Johor Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp). Source: New Straits Times Read more: https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/01/1360575/55-hauled-johor-crackdown-litterbugs
THE Kuala Lumpur Solid Waste Transfer Station near Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) has come under scrutiny following operational disruptions that raised concerns over capacity, maintenance and oversight. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/01/19/rubbish-crisis-resurfaces-in-kl
MANILA, Philippines — An avalanche of garbage and debris buried or trapped workers in low-slung buildings at a landfill in the Philippines, killing one person, injuring a dozen and leaving 38 others missing, officials said Friday. Source: ABC News Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-1-person-killed-27-missing-landfill-collapse-129038874
SHAH ALAM: A used plastic recycling company was fined RM100,000 by the Klang Sessions Court on Wednesday for storing scheduled waste without approval six years ago. Source: New Straits Times Read more: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/1353241/plastic-recycling-firm-fined-rm100k-storing-scheduled-waste-without