{
  "id": 703922,
  "title": "Johor probing 9 Malaysian firms for allegedly dumping construction waste from Singapore: Official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/johor-probing-9-malaysian-firms-for-allegedly-dumping-construction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-9-firms-probe-illegal-dumping-construction-waste-johor-singapore-6314451"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Nine Malaysian firms are under investigation for allegedly transporting construction waste from Singapore into Johor and illegally dumping it near villages in the state's Pontian district, according to a senior enforcement official. The waste was transported via the Tuas Second Link and dumped at three sites, causing damage to homes and roads. If convicted, the companies could face fines up to RM100,000 and up to five years in jail. The Johor state government has set up a multi-agency task force to investigate the allegations, including the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation, the police, and the Pontian district office.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}