DoE launches i-Payment for settling compounds
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The Department of Environment (DoE) has introduced an online system called i-Payment for handling compound payments, in partnership with the Accountant General's Department. This initiative, announced by Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup, aims to digitise public services and streamline compliance with environmental regulations.
Kurup emphasised that digitalisation extends beyond merely relocating services online; it focuses on enhancing service accessibility, efficiency, and responsiveness to public needs. For the DoE, i-Payment offers a more straightforward method for settling compounds while maintaining the importance of reinforcing compliance with environmental laws.
To celebrate National Environment Day, the government is providing a RM100 discount on each compound paid through i-Payment through November 30, pending specific conditions. Subsequently, all DoE compound payments will transition to i-Payment by December 1. Additionally, the DoE prioritises environmental education to cultivate awareness from a young age, through programmes like the Sustainable Schools Environmental Award, which promotes sustainability in schools via community involvement, responsible resource management, and eco-friendly practices.
Kurup stressed that continuous environmental education, backed by parents, educators, and communities, is crucial for instilling sustainability values in families and society, complementing enforcement and pollution prevention efforts by fostering enduring shifts in attitudes and behaviours.
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