PETALING JAYA: Each person in Malaysia produces an average of 12.2kg of electronic waste (e-waste), the third highest in Asean. Source: The Star Read More:https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/12/third-in-e-waste-output
KUALA LUMPUR: Education must be placed at the centre of Malaysia’s fight against electronic waste if the country is to fully realise the impact of its decision to place e-waste under Absolute Prohibition. Source: New Straits Times Read More: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/1375332/changing-behaviour-not-just-laws-key-tackling-e-waste?fbclid=IwdGRjcAP37dlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEed9tQuIu7aOl9rpn2L7dr5CPBNXHeOY7HqjdV1pb68DOEWg3wIlty-ucji-k_aem_5_TYo004a_EhrCxiFbhYXw Read more…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia supports the drafting of a Global Plastics Treaty in line with United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) Resolution 5/14 to tackle plastic pollution. Source: New Straits Times Read More: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/1374950/malaysia-backs-uns-global-plastics-treaty-address-plastic-pollution
“Some people say being a binman’s a rubbish job,” says Ashley, also known as viral sensation The No1 Binman. “I don’t care – as long as you’re doing something you love.” The refuse worker says he is happy to help Read more…
Malaysia’s seizure of more than 186,000 kilograms of illegal electronic waste at Port Klang suggests authorities are beginning to match rhetoric with enforcement after imposing a nationwide import ban. As our lead story reports, the country has long struggled with Read more…
PETALING JAYA: Ann Joo Resources Bhd is proposing to dispose of its 51% stake in Bumi Segar Indah Sdn Bhd (BSI) to Ng Kwok Siong and DSI Northern Source Sdn Bhd of RM 15.1 mil. Source: The Star Read more: Read more…
PETALING JAYA: Enforcement agencies will beef up actions to stop illegal imports of mix waste paper, following news of such trash being shipped here from the United States. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/02/10/interactive-malaysia-gets-tougher-on-illegal-mixed-waste-paper-imports
KUALA LUMPUR – A Singaporean man was fined RM1,500 (S$485) and ordered to perform four hours of community service by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court after he pleaded guilty to littering in Malaysia’s capital on New Year’s Day in 2026. Read more…
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