KLANG, Jan 27 — Selangor's efforts to make the eradication of illegal dumping sites one of its main agendas this year have received strong public support, with the move seen as key to a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
Private sector employee Nurul Ain Ab Jalal, 42, hopes that Selangor can emerge as a clean state and one day match developed nations such as Japan.
“I hope that, if possible, there will no longer be rubbish on the streets. I work with a Japanese company, and everyone knows how clean it is there.
“Even fish can live in the drains. I hope Malaysia and Selangor can become like Japan. I fully support the Menteri Besar’s call,” she told Media Selangor.
Meanwhile, Taman Petaling resident K. Vijayarani, 49, from Klang, felt that the time has come for the state government to take firmer action against individuals who lack civic awareness and are unwilling to cooperate in protecting the environment.
“For me, this is very good. Nowadays, many people are unaware and litter everywhere. Klang will also become cleaner after this.
“In my area, this problem exists too. People dump rubbish by the roadside, and dogs rummage through it, dirtying the area, so I strongly agree with the state government,” she said.
Private sector employee Mohd Shukri Wahi, 42, echoed Vijayarani's views, commending the state government and also hoping that the issue of illegal dumping sites, particularly in Pulau Indah, Klang, will be swiftly addressed through firm enforcement action.
“This effort is indeed good to prevent environmental pollution. It is good that we eliminate these illegal dumping sites.
“In Pulau Indah, this also happens, especially in some remote areas where rubbish is dumped indiscriminately. When there is enforcement like this, it is better,” he said.
During his 2026 New Year Address yesterday, Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to eradicating illegal dumping sites, including personally visiting identified hotspots.
He warned that firm action would be taken against any parties found to be complicit, and instructed state subsidiary KDEB Waste Management to strengthen cooperation with all local authorities.
