News related to waste management and waste industries in Malaysia
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
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
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 120 litterbugs, including 34 foreigners, wee caught under Ops Cegah on Jan 1 and 2 for littering in public areas, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/07/120-caught-littering-in-first-two-days-of-the-year
PETALING JAYA – Rising copper prices are sparking a surge in theft and vandalism, including damage to public infrastructure caused by metal-hunting thieves. The price of copper has skyrocketed to more than twice its price from over a year ago, commanding up to RM42 (S$13.28) a kilogramme. Source: The Straits Read more…
KUALA LUMPUR: The enforcement of the Community Service Order (CSO) from Jan 1 marks an important step in the government’s transformation agenda, adopting an approach that shifts from purely punitive measures to fostering civic responsibility in curbing minor littering. Source: New Straits Times Read more: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/1350243/community-service-orders-littering-greater-public-awareness-needed
PETALING JAYA: The shutdown of more than 3600 illegal dumpsites nationwide suggests improved monitoring by the authorities but group warn that id does not address the systemic causes of the problem. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/18/dumpsite-closures-only-a-short-term-fix-say-groups
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has voiced deep concern over the worsening cleanliness in Selangor, saying he has received numerous complaints and wants immediate action to restore the state’s image. Source: Malay Mail Read more: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/12/11/i-am-fed-up-sultan-sharafuddin-says-selangor-flooded-with-complaints-over-worsening-cleanliness-tells-councils-to-clean-up-their-act/201544
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor expects to have at least two federal “weapons” in its enforcement arsenal by this time next year as part of its mission to clean up the state — including the power to impose fines 100 times higher on illegal waste dumpers. Source: New Straits Times Read more: Read more…