PETALING JAYA, Feb 27 — PJ Watch has managed to reduce the number of illegal landfills by 50 per cent, Petaling Jaya Mayor Dato’ Mohamad Zahri Samingon said, with the old dumpsites now cleaned up.
He added that the achievement proves the effectiveness of the Petaling Jaya City Council’s (MBPJ) smart enforcement and focused monitoring.
According to him, the number of illegal dumpsites has declined from 48 last year to 24 this year.
“Fifteen locations were equipped with roving CCTVs in 2025, with the number increasing to 17 locations in the first two months of the year to strengthen monitoring and immediate action,” he told Media Selangor after speaking at the MBPJ board meeting at the council headquarters here today.
Zahri said MBPJ issued 708 compounds last year under the Refuse Collection, Removal and Disposal (MBPJ) By-Laws 2007, while 46 compounds were issued this month and last month.
“From the enforcement standpoint, 93 individuals, 17 vehicles and 57 companies received action last year, compared with 30 individuals, two vehicles and eight companies in the first two months of this year,” he added.
He explained that PJ Watch has been expanded with community engagement sessions to increase public awareness, strengthen civic accountability, and ensure urban cleanliness in line with MBPJ’s aspirations towards a smart and sustainable city.
In a related development, a special meeting on floods will be held on March 4 for the MBPJ to reassess existing plans and mitigation actions.
“We will call up all agencies involved to give info and we will relook existing plans. We will also call up consultants to study whether the plans are feasible,” Zahri said.
He emphasised that although various plans have been formulated at the state and federal levels, recurring floods need comprehensive study and immediate fixes.
“Plans are there, rain catchment systems have been activated, but floods still happen, so we want to relook and reassess aspects that need improvement.
“On the same day (March 4), another special discussion is scheduled to discuss late road and project completions and other delays involving developments in Petaling Jaya,” Zahri said.
