Shah Alam: 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.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, State Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim stated that the state and federal governments are currently in negotiations to ratify the law, aiming to strengthen waste management regulations. During the Selangor State Legislative Assembly, Ng emphasized the importance of implementing stricter enforcement measures if Act 672 is successfully ratified.

Ng further added that the enforcement of Act 672 would enhance existing regulations, such as the Waste Collection, Removal and Disposal By-Laws 2007 and the Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171). The legislative move is seen as a crucial step towards improving waste management in the state, which has been a growing concern.

On November 18 last year, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari mentioned that the state government expected to finalize the ratification of Act 672 early this year. This move is anticipated to help reduce solid waste management costs incurred by the administration through its subsidiary, KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM).