News related to waste management and waste industries in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Japan are set to strengthen corporation to advance the circular economy and modernize waste management through a proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries. Source: The Star Read More: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/18/malaysia-japan-to-strengthen-cooperation-on-circular-economy-waste-management
Residents in Pontian, Malaysia, say groups of trucks are unloading construction waste near their homes after midnight and costing them sleep. Source: Yahoo News Read More: https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/midnight-truck-convoys-singapore-crossed-170700971.html
JOHOR BARU: Singapore has halted all exports of construction and demolition (C&D) waste to Malaysia with immediate effect following concerns over alleged illegal dumping in Pontian. Johor Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) director Zainal Fitri Ahmad said the decision was conveyed by Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) Read more…
IN A transition towards greener and more sustainable services, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd has launched a fleet of electric vehicles (EV) and environmentally friendly equipment. Source: The Star Read More: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/08/14/green-sweep-for-waste-services-concessionaires
While most people view spoiled produce as rubbish for landfills, the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) turns the discarded food into organic fertiliser for local communities. Source: The Star Read More: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/08/14/shah-alam-turns-food-waste-into-fertiliser-for-urban-farms
JOHOR BARU: The authorities are looking for the Singaporean owner of a 3.64ha land that was used as an illegal dumping site along Jalan Kempas Lama-Seelong here. Johor housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the owner is being tracked down to assist in investigation Read more…
AMPANG Jaya Municipal Council’s (MPAJ) initiative allowing resident to offset assessment tax from the sale of recycle waste is gaining traction, but more awareness is needed. Source: The Star Read More: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/08/04/mpajs-waste-for-cash-fosters-mindset-change
PUTRAJAYA, July 29 — The Cabinet has agreed to extend the application of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) to Selangor on a phased basis, covering all 12 local authorities in the state, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. Source: Malaysia Mail Read more…
SHAH ALAM, July 27 — Public awareness of waste separation in Selangor remains low, resulting in large amounts of recyclable materials ending up in landfills instead of being recovered, said KDEB Waste Management’s (KDEBWM) managing director Dato’ Ramli Mohd Tahir. Source: Media Selangor Read More: https://mediaselangor.com/en/2026/07/386712
On July 14, 2026, the Surau Al-Abqari Villa Bestari residents’ committee, led by Mohamed Ali Abu Bakar, submitted an official complaint to Selangor state secretary Ahmad Fadzil Ahmad Tajuddin. Source: Free Malaysia Today Read More: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/07/22/official-silence-keeps-garbage-trucks-rolling