34 tonnes of rubbish cleared, two senior citizens slapped with notice
JOHOR BARU: Some 34 tonnes of rubbish and recyclable materials were cleared from two homes, with the elderly owners issued notices for failing to comply with solid waste management requirements.
Johor Baru authorities cleared 34 tonnes of rubbish and recyclables from two elderly residents' homes, issuing notices for non-compliance with waste management regulations. The seniors, aged 60s, reside in Taman Sentosa and Taman Permas Jaya. Johor SWCorp director Zainal Fitri Ahmad reported that 21 tonnes were removed from the Sentosa property and 13 tonnes from Permas Jaya.
Two notices of offence were issued under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007. Violators could face fines between RM10,000 and RM100,000, or imprisonment between six months and five years. The operation, conducted alongside police, residents, and SWM Environment Sdn Bhd, commenced at 9am and aimed to remove large piles of recyclable waste and solid trash.
Zainal Fitri emphasized that the issue goes beyond cleanliness, impacting community comfort and safety. The agency had previously cleared over two tonnes of rubbish from the Permas Jaya house three years ago, yet the buildup returned despite warnings. Follow-up monitoring will ensure compliance, and SWCorp remains firm on enforcing violations related to improper solid waste management, especially when it compromises public cleanliness and community safety.
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