Shah alam: Selangor is expected to sign the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) by the third quarter of 2026, or by September at the latest. State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim stated that the adoption of the law would enable stricter enforcement and large-scale monitoring to tackle illegal waste disposal cases.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the state government has conducted assessment engagements with the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) and the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). Various documents and inventories related to local authorities (PBTs) have been submitted to the federal government. Ng mentioned that the state is currently at the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS) level after submitting all the required documents over a year and a half ago.
Ng emphasized the importance of the Act's implementation, citing that it would provide greater authority in monitoring and administration, especially in strengthening enforcement against illegal waste disposal. The Act includes penalties of up to RM100,000 in fines or up to five years of imprisonment for illegal waste disposal, a significant increase from the current RM1,000 fine under local by-laws.
Additionally, Ng noted that PBTs could issue summonses or suspend operations of businesses failing to install and maintain oil traps, which lead to clogged drains. The state government, through KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM), plans to intensify monitoring of waste collection operations to ensure cleaning contractors effectively fulfill their duties.
Ng also stated that KDEBWM is conducting comprehensive mapping and monitoring of waste hotspot areas, with Sentosa and Kota Kemuning identified as such locations. The state government acknowledges the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's reprimand on the cleanliness issues and commits to providing better services without placing blame on any party. Sultan Sharafuddin had recently highlighted the need for immediate planning to address the worsening cleanliness in Selangor.