14 Pontian landowners served notices over Singapore construction waste dumping
PONTIAN: Fourteen landowners whose properties were being used as dumping sites for construction waste from Singapore have been issued with notices by the Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn).
PONTIAN: Fourteen landowners in the Pontian area have received notices from the Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) regarding the use of their properties as dumping sites for construction waste from Singapore. Council president Sulaiman Ismail informed that 11 out of the 14 locations have been closed off, with notices posted at their entrances.
The majority of these sites are located in Mukim Sungai Karang, with some in Mukim Pontian, Mukim Jeram Batu/Pengkalan Raja, and Mukim Serkat. MPPn intends to issue additional notices to prevent further such activities. So far, 14 notices have been issued, and yellow tape has been placed at 11 locations to halt land reclamation works.
The notices were issued under Section 70A(1) of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974. Singapore has halted all deliveries of construction and demolition waste to Malaysia since August 18. Local resident Ahmad Daud Saeng expressed gratitude for the Singapore Government's swift action, which has allowed about 2,000 residents in Mukim Sungai Karang to regain their sleep after two years of disruption.
Abd Jalil Abd. Manap, a resident of Kampung Simpang Kiri, highlighted the impact of the land reclamation works on local fishermen due to their proximity to the river.
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