Two tonnes cleared, rubbish mountain returns at Permas Jaya home

In Taman Permas Jaya, Johor Baru, a house has become a mounting eyesore after two tonnes of rubbish cleared from it two years ago have resurfaced, causing frustration and health concerns among neighbours. The elderly man and his two family members residing in the property have transformed it into a makeshift rubbish collection site, with an array of waste materials piling up inside and outside the house.

Khadijah Ismail, a resident of the area, has lived in the house for around three years and has been plagued by the accumulation of waste. She described the home as resembling a landfill, emitting foul odours and attracting flies and mosquitoes. Despite speaking to the family about the issue, they have continued their practices and ignored the complaints.

Norman Kasman, another local resident, recalled that the authorities had cleaned the house before, but the occupants resumed their habit. He expressed concern over the potential for a fire to break out in a property filled with combustible materials, warning that the situation could worsen.

Habib Syed Sallilah Aasad, chairman of Bandar Baru Permas Jaya Rukun Tetangga, confirmed that the occupant has been storing rubbish both inside and outside the house for some time now. Neighbours are forced to keep their doors and windows closed due to the unbearable smell and the hordes of mosquitoes, raising concerns about potential breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquito.

The chairman also revealed that the man frequently drives a car with two or three homeless people to collect recyclable items, which he later sells to lorry drivers. However, the unsold materials continue to accumulate. Despite previous efforts by MBJB, SWCorp, and SWM Environment workers to remove about two tonnes of waste from the house two years ago, the problem has resurfaced, causing ongoing distress to the residents.