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Local Govt Ministry to demolish, clean up 100 illegal dumps nationwide

42 such sites reported in 2022, says authority

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 13 Jan 2023 11:51AM

Local Govt Ministry to demolish, clean up 100 illegal dumps nationwide
Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming says the move to demolish and clean up illegal dumping grounds nationwide is part of the ministry’s performance indicator for the well-being of all Malaysians. – Penang Environment Department pic, January 13, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The Local Government Development Ministry is determined to demolish and clean up at least 100 illegal dumping grounds nationwide in the unity government’s first 100 days in office.

Its minister Nga Kor Ming said the move will be part of the ministry’s performance indicator for the well-being of all Malaysians.

“More stern action will be taken against the (illegal dumping) culprits,” he said in a tweet today.

On Wednesday, the Federal Territories Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) was reported to have said that it will intensify enforcement on the illegal dumping of construction waste and garbage in the city.

Its director Ummi Kalthum Shuib said that in 2022, 42 illegal dumping hotspots were reported, of which 29 were for construction waste.

The total number of hotspots also increased from 32 in 2021. – Bernama, January 13, 2023

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