Johor probing 9 Malaysian firms for allegedly dumping construction waste from Singapore: Official
The companies allegedly transported construction waste across the Tuas Second Link before dumping it near villages in Pontian, according to the head of Johor’s waste management agency.
Nine Malaysian firms are under investigation for allegedly transporting construction waste from Singapore into Johor and illegally dumping it near villages in the state's Pontian district, according to a senior enforcement official. The waste was transported via the Tuas Second Link and dumped at three sites, causing damage to homes and roads.
If convicted, the companies could face fines up to RM100,000 and up to five years in jail. The Johor state government has set up a multi-agency task force to investigate the allegations, including the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation, the police, and the Pontian district office.
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