KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will take firm action, including imposing penalties and terminating the services of solid waste management concessionaires that fail to fulfil their responsibilities.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — Individuals involved in illegal waste disposal in Selangor could face fines of up to RM100,000 and a minimum of five years in prison once the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) is enforced.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam GOMBAK, Dec 8 — The state government is expected to finalise the ratification of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) by the year-end. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the Act could reduce the cost of solid waste management...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Sept 5 — The state government is determined to improve the service quality of local authorities to fulfil residents’ expectations. State executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said there are many matters that must still be addressed...

By Sheeda Fathil HULU LANGAT, June 25 — The state government is currently in the process of signing the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act (Act 672) via KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM). State executive councillor for local government Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said the act, which...

By Ashwin Kumar SHAH ALAM, Feb 18 — The Selangor administration has plans of its own to be in control over the state’s solid waste and public cleansing management due to the challenges it faces in managing a highly populated state. Despite the Federal government’s efforts to get several...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Feb 17 — Selangor will be not a party to the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672), which is an agreement that handles areas including waste management, waste import licences and fee collection for enforcement. Its Local Government, Public...