Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia is partnering with Japan to advance its circular economy transition by adopting Japanese waste separation practices and modernising waste management systems through a Cabinet-approved memorandum of understanding.
Alam Flora has pledged full cooperation with authorities investigating a garbage lorry crash in Pantai Hillpark, Kuala Lumpur. The vehicle will undergo inspection to determine the cause of the incident.
Selangor is partnering with private firms to transform the abandoned 80-acre Teluk Kapas landfill into a resource recovery centre, using circular economy principles to avoid RM200 million in conventional cleanup costs.
Johor authorities are assembling a multi-agency task force to investigate reports of construction waste allegedly brought across from Singapore and illegally disposed of at multiple sites in Pontian.
Johor state authorities have permanently closed an illegal waste collection site operating without proper licensing in Kampung Maju Jaya following complaints about pollution. Four individuals, including three Bangladeshi nationals without valid permits, were arrested during the enforcement operation.
Johor has established a multi-agency task force to investigate claims that construction waste from Singapore has been illegally dumped at multiple sites in Pontian, addressing transboundary environmental concerns.
The Kuala Terengganu City Council spent RM40,000 cleaning up after the RXZ Members 8.0 motorsports event at Gong Badak Motor Racing Circuit, which drew over 100,000 attendees. The council plans stricter waste management requirements for future large-scale events.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has called on the public to dispose of waste responsibly during the 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31, following littering problems at a recent Dataran Merdeka gathering.
Brunei-Muara District Office has issued a BN$300 compound fine to a Malaysian national for illegally dumping food waste in a public area, following a viral social media incident and public report.
Penang Port Commission has rolled out a new Standard Operating Procedure for managing ship-generated waste, requiring licensed operators and multi-agency approvals to strengthen environmental controls and support sustainable port operations.
Kedah's Department of Environment has discovered an illegal solid waste dumping site spanning 250 square metres in Bukit Banyan, where contractors have been conducting open burning to extract valuable metals.