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
New data from GPS trackers installed in hazardous e-waste from Australia reveals “likely” illegal exports to South-East Asia, a United States-based not-for-profit environmental group says. Source: ABC news Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-30/gps-in-e-waste-from-australia-reveal-exports-to-south-east-asia/106196324
THE backlog of rubbish at the main waste transfer station of the city has been cleared, Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud says. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/01/27/rubbish-backlog-at-transfer-station-has-been-cleared-says-kl-mayor
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 23 (Bernama) – A total of 418 Offence Notification Notices (NPK) were issued for littering in public places and roads from Jan 1 to 22 is states that have adopted the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672), according to SWCorp. Source: Bernama Read Read more…