Malaysia takes drastic measures to prevent illegal dumping
As of October, a total of 3,634 illegal dumping sites in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, and areas under Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya had been shut down - the highest number recorded since the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) took effect.
Malaysian authorities support a plan to establish a law-enforcement force to prevent illegal dumping activities, while taking firm and uncompromising action against violations.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said at the ministry’s Illegal Dumpsite Eradication and Closure Operation 2025 that the ministry fully supports the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp)’s move to establish an armed enforcement unit to deter syndicates from operating illegal dumpsites.
According to the official, 2025 marks the rollout of several new initiatives to strengthen solid waste enforcement, including the creation of a special task force and the introduction of SWCorp’s mobile app and hotline, which have already received more than 1,400 reports on illegal dumping.
As of October, a total of 3,634 illegal dumping sites in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis, Kedah, and areas under Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya had been shut down - the highest number recorded since the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) took effect.
Following 4,268 enforcement operations, Malaysia collected 1,530 tonnes of waste and brought 22 cases to court, with total fines reaching 385,000 MYR (93,600 USD)./.