PORT KLANG: The Department of Environment (DoE) has issued 103 notices ordering consignees to return e-waste containers to their countries of origin following inspections. Source: New Straits Times Read More: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/1396094/doe-orders-consignees-send-back-e-waste-containers-countries-origin
A binman has revealed which everyday food product should never go in the food waste or recycling bin – and it’s something many households may be guilty of disposing of incorrectly. Source: Manchester Evening News Read More: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/property/binman-advises-not-put-1-33573504
MELAKA: The Melaka Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) issued 85 offence notices for littering in public places and on roads across the state between Jan 1 and March 12. Source: The Star Read More: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/13/85-melaka-litterbugs-slapped-with-community-service-orders
JOHOR BARU: More than 42 hectares in the city centre area will be transformed into a zero-waste zone under the green deal Johor initiative. Source: New Straits Times Read More: https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/03/1395482/jb-city-centre-set-be-zero-waste-zone
PETALING JAYA: Authorities have uncovered another 22 containers of electronic waste (e-waste) at Port Klang as part of Ops Green Shield 17. Source: The Star Read More: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/09/authorities-uncover-21-more-e-waste-containers-in-port-klang-operation
KUALA LUMPUR: Food waste during Ramadan 2026 fell by 11.74 per cent compared with the previous year, reflecting the impact of awareness campaigns carried out by the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp). Source: New Straits Times Read More: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/1393323/swcorp-food-waste-drops-117-during-ramadan-2026
LETTER: Discarded electrical and electronic equipment, commonly known as e-waste, is an increasingly severe global problem as it can pollute the air and contaminate soil and water sources. Source: New Straits Times Read More: https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2026/03/1392367/curb-e-waste-through-policy-practice-and-public-awareness?source=widget
KUALA MUDA: Authorities have identified three illegal electronic waste (e-waste) processing plants in Bukit Selambau after a string of complaints from residents over foul odour and suspected environmental pollution. Source: New Straits Times Read more: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/1390806/doe-uncovers-3-illegal-e-waste-sites
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police uncovered unauthorised electronic waste (e‑waste) processing at a factory in the Asas Jaya Light Industrial Estate here on Wednesday (March 4), seizing materials worth RM350,000. Source: The Star Read More: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/05/penang-cops-uncover-illegal-e-waste-factory-seize-items-worth-rm350000
GEORGE TOWN: While the vibrant sights and irresistible aromas of iftar treats fill Ramadan bazaars, tens of tonnes of food are discarded daily, highlighting a growing concern over food waste. Source: The Star Read More: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/05/mbpp-to-combat-daily-30-tonne-bazaar-food-waste-with-green-tech