PETALING JAYA, Dec 14 — The Selangor government is undertaking improvements to streamline waste collection systems as part of broader efforts to address cleanliness issues recently raised by the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj and the public.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said they are aware of the growing number of reports on cleanliness, many of which have surfaced on social media, and assured that all complaints are being reviewed and acted upon.
“From our dashboard, almost 100 per cent of the complaints submitted have been successfully addressed,” he said during the state-level Christmas celebration 2025 at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre today.
Amirudin added that the state government truly appreciates the Ruler's concern over the matter.
During a recent interview with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) in conjunction with his 80th birthday, His Royal Highness expressed dissatisfaction with Selangor’s cleanliness and called for immediate action to safeguard its image.
Sultan Sharafuddin noted that irregular rubbish collection, poorly maintained street bins, and weak enforcement of littering laws reflected deeper systemic issues, urging for a review of waste management contracts, including the termination of underperforming contractors.
On his part, the Menteri Besar said that while some complaints involve areas outside public spaces, every report received would still be followed up by the local authorities and relevant waste management companies.
Long-term improvements depend on refining the existing waste collection system, which currently faces challenges in uneconomical zones and operational delays.
“This can be completed when we streamline the collection system,” he said.
Among the measures underway are cost-sharing with the Federal government under Scheme 672 (Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 or Act 672), which is expected to expand and strengthen waste management services statewide.
Amirudin said Selangor is set to operate a waste-to-energy facility in Jeram by the first quarter of 2026.
“It is already completed, and we are waiting for commissioning,” he said, adding that the facility will increase disposal capacity and complement existing landfills.
These steps form part of the state’s ongoing local council reforms, reiterating the government’s commitment to addressing cleanliness issues raised by His Royal Highness and the public in stages.
