S’pore halts export of construction, demolition waste to Malaysia
Johor SWCorp director Zainal Fitri Ahmad says this follows allegations that the waste had been illegally disposed of in Johor for almost two years.
Singapore has immediately halted the export of construction and demolition waste to Malaysia, following allegations that the waste had been illegally disposed of in Sungai Karang, Pontian for nearly two years. Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleaning Corporation (SWCorp) director Zainal Fitri Ahmad informed the Singapore National Environment Agency of the decision in a phone call.
They identified nine companies involved in the illegal activities. According to Bernama, the agency announced that exports would be halted immediately and investigations would be conducted against the Singapore parties involved. Zainal emphasized the importance of disposing of waste only at authorized locations and approved by the relevant enforcement agencies, as per the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007.
Four investigation papers have been opened under Section 71(1) of the act, which deals with unauthorized waste disposal.
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