Kuala lumpur: The Department of Environment (DOE) today launched the National-Level Ops Gerak, Ops Refrigeran, and Ops Gempur Week in conjunction with the DOE Enforcement Day celebration, as part of efforts to strengthen environmental law enforcement nationwide. According to BERNAMA News Agency, the integrated operation will focus on three main components: monitoring vehicle emissions through Ops Gerak, managing refrigerants under Ops Refrigeran, and inspecting industrial premises through Ops Gempur in accordance with the Environmental Quality Act 1974. The DOE's statement highlighted the government's ongoing commitment to ensuring that national development aligns with environmental conservation for the well-being of current and future generations. The operation also involves strategic cooperation with various agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Road Transport Department (JPJ), National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK), and local authorities (PBT). Ops Gerak will focus on inspecting exhaust emiss ions from petrol, diesel, and motorcycle vehicles, as well as enforcing noise regulations. Inspections will be conducted through Ops Gerak/Statik and Ops Catat/Kamera Video at selected locations, involving 74 officers from the Motor Vehicle Unit nationwide. Meanwhile, Ops Refrigeran will target compliance with the management of refrigerants, which could affect the ozone layer and contribute to climate change if mishandled. Inspections will be carried out at premises that use, store, or handle refrigerants to ensure adherence to legal requirements and safe handling practices. Ops Gempur will be conducted at high-risk industrial premises with the potential to cause pollution, covering air emissions, industrial effluents, and scheduled waste management, with the aim of maintaining optimal industrial compliance levels. Throughout last year, DOE inspected a total of 378,736 vehicles, resulting in 1,427 compounds and 101 Prohibition Orders being issued for discharging pollutants beyond permitted limits. In Penan g alone, 25,458 inspections were carried out, leading to the issuance of 241 compounds.