Barriers erected to stop illegal waste dumping
SARIKEI: The Sarikei District Council (MDS) closed off the entrance to a location frequently used for illegal dumping of waste by placing iron barriers at the Old Ferry Point site here. Despite various efforts by the MDS to stop the illegal dumping activities at the Old Ferry Point site, which has been privately owned since […]
MPKS, MPP to continue working together for effective solutions to common problems
KUCHING: Two councils, namely the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), face two common problems – severe traffic congestion at Mile 8 Kuching-Serian Road and illegal dumping. To resolve these never-ending problems, both have decided to continue working together to keep areas under their jurisdiction safe and clean. MPKS chairman […]
What to do with Kapar’s mountain of trash?
BY NINA MUSLIM KLANG: In the sleepy town of Kapar, a district in Klang, illegal dumping is nothing new. But the illegal dumpsite behind the Lay Hong feed mill stands out due to its height, size and the space it occupies. Standing as tall as a flagpole, the trash heap spans a space estimated to […]
Combat dengue outbreak through collaboration and hygiene practices
KUCHING: It is imperative to avoid engaging in illegal dumping practices and collaborate with the Health Ministry and Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to effectively combat dengue outbreaks. Emphasising the significance of public awareness, MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng urges those who reside in areas under his jurisdiction to uphold hygiene standards consistently. “The […]
Residents near huge illegal dumpsite in Kapar ‘waiting to exhale’
By Nina Muslim This is the first of a two-part article on an enormous illegal dumpsite in Kapar, Klang. The first part explores the nearby residents’ concerns about the dumpsite’s effects on their health and how a perfect storm of Covid-19 and greed caused the heap of trash to grow to its current size. KLANG: […]
Seeking keys in tackling litterbugs
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Littering persists despite the presence of bins and facilities. It is believed it is a question of people’s behaviour, understanding, and influence, said an environmentalist. Co-founder of Reuse Or Refuse Borneo Kelly Hiu said that the attitude can simply be a careless and ignorant behaviour where people […]
Help combat illegal dumping: MPP
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) had to fork out RM120,000 last year to clear waste dumped indiscriminately in areas under its jurisdiction. The common areas for illegal dumping are Jalan Kangkok Batu Kawa, Kuching City Mall area, Jalan Arang 15C1, Jalan Ensing Timur Batu Kawa and Jalan Khung Phin Ulu. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo […]
Council tracking down illegal dumpers
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is actively tracking down those who illegally dump their rubbish in its areas. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said several companies and individuals had agreed to collect the rubbish they dumped illegally and to properly dispose of it after being contacted by the council. He said the public had […]
Eco-Depot still being studied
KUCHING: The Kuching City North Commission (DBKU) is still studying the methods on the operation of the ‘Eco-Depot’, a waste collection facility in Demak Laut. Its mayor Datuk Junaidi Reduan said now they are still looking at the details of the whole operation for it to be more effective before it can be fully utilised. […]
Padawan Municipal Council: Stop illegal dumping
KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) wants everyone, especially the local community, to stop dumping waste on roadsides and other public areas. “I would like to remind the public to not simply throw rubbish on the roadside. We have enough problems to take care of,” said chairman Lo Khere Chiang. “We have to get rid of […]
