Singapura henti eksport sisa binaan ke Malaysia

Johor's SWCorp has abruptly halted the export of construction and demolition waste (C&D) from Singapore to Malaysia following concerns over pollution in Pontian. Zainal Fitri Ahmad, SWCorp Johor's chairman, confirmed this in a statement today following a phone call from Singapore's Public Utilities Board (NEA) Chan Chin Kai. He disclosed that nine specific companies are known to be involved in the illicit activity.

Chan further stated that the transfer of waste will cease immediately, and a comprehensive investigation will be conducted against the involved parties in Singapore. He emphasized that any export activity must occur at authorized locations with approval from the relevant authorities under the relevant legislation. SWCorp Johor views the potential environmental pollution risk seriously, including the possibility of other materials being disposed of with the construction and demolition waste.

SWCorp Johor and Singapore's NEA will continue to share updates on the ongoing investigation and subsequent actions taken by both parties. The cooperative effort is a positive development in the fight against the alleged issue that has persisted for nearly two years near the Sungai Karang area in Pontian. Four preliminary investigations have been initiated under Section 71(1) of the Sabah & Sarawak Environmental Quality Act 2007 (Act 672) so far, along with one additional preliminary investigation involving local waste dumping cases.