SHAH ALAM, Feb 14 — A woman’s act of illegally dumping rubbish while cleaning her house for the festive season has backfired after she was issued a RM1,000 compound by the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK)
Among the items discarded were red lanterns, a wooden chopping board and kitchen utensils, left about 140 metres from her home by the roadside near Jalan Tengku Badar in the Port Klang area.
The Star reported MBDK Corporate Communications Department director Norfiza Mahfiz as saying that its Environmental Services Department's enforcement officers tracked down the offender after photographs of the rubbish pile went viral on social media.
“Officers verified the authenticity of the images through a site visit. They also managed to identify the offender, who later admitted to illegally dumping the items,” she said.
The woman was issued a compound without negotiation under the Collection, Disposal, and Waste Management By-Laws and was given two weeks to settle the fine before court action is taken.
“We hope this fine serves as a lesson that breaches of civic responsibility will not be compromised.
“Cleaning workers from KDEB Waste Management also face the dumping of bulky items such as old furniture, shoe racks, and electrical appliances at street corners, especially during festive seasons,” Norfiza said.
Due to these actions, workers have had to work overtime to clear bulky waste and ensure that members of the public do not burn damaged wooden furniture or old mattresses.
Meanwhile, MBDK Environmental Services Department director Zaireezal Ahmad Zainuddin said monitoring will be intensified through the installation of 500 CCTV cameras to curb illegal dumping activities.
“CCTV recordings can help identify those responsible. We also appreciate the cooperation of residents who inform us about illegal dumping in their respective areas,” he said.
Zaireezal noted that most bulky waste is often dumped along deserted roads, back lanes, and remote areas.
“Under the Clean Klang 2026 Campaign, MBDK will take firm action to combat illegal dumping and will impose the maximum penalty,” he said.
Throughout 2025, the council issued 206 compounds involving offences under the waste management by-laws, with an estimated total value of RM207,850.
Last month alone, 15 compounds amounting to RM15,000 were issued for illegal dumping offences.
