Johor Forms Task Force to Probe Alleged Singapore Construction Waste Dumping in Pontian

Johor forms task force to probe alleged Singapore construction waste dumping in Pontian

Johor villagers grapple with dumping of illegal construction waste allegedly from Singapore

After the issue was reported by local media, Johor has clamped down on sites used for the illegal disposal of construction waste. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Johor probing 9 Malaysian firms for allegedly dumping construction waste from Singapore: Official

The companies allegedly transported construction waste across the Tuas Second Link before dumping it near villages in Pontian, according to the head of Johor’s waste management agency.

Johor authorities seek Singaporean landowner over illegal dumping, unpaid land tax

Johor authorities are looking for the Singaporean landowner of a 3.4-hectare site in Johor Bahru which was illegally used for dumping activities.The owner had leased the land designated for agricultural use to a solid waste management operator, said Chairman of the Johor State Housing and Local Government Committee Mohd Jafni bin Md Shukoh in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Aug 11).A multi-agency enforcement operation at the site detected multiple i…

Johor sets up special team to probe claims of Singapore waste dumped in Pontian

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 — The Johor government has set up a special team to investigate claims that construction waste from Singapore is illegally dumped in Pontian.Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the team was formed with an integrated approach to enable a comprehensive investigation into the allegations.“The special team will involve several agencies, including local authorities, the police, dis…

MP demands answers on alleged Singapore waste dumping in Pontian

DAP’s Lim Lip Eng says if the claims are true, it is not a case of only one or two lorries slipping through border controls.