SHAH ALAM, May 26 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has identified 25 illegal dumping hotspots, said Petaling Jaya Mayor Dato’ Mohamad Zahri Samingon.
He added that 19 illegal dumping cases were detected upon continuous monitoring conducted using 17 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed around the city.
“Two prosecution cases have resulted in sentencing, 182 compounds have been issued, and 78 arrests have been recorded up to May this year,” he said during a council meeting yesterday.
Zahri said these enforcement actions were the result of the PJ Watch programme, an initiative by MBPJ using mobile CCTV cameras to monitor and curb illegal dumping.
He added that the initiative, which focuses on education, monitoring and targeted enforcement, has received positive feedback, particularly in public hotspots.
According to him, MBPJ will continue strengthening patrols and enforcement measures to address illegal dumping in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
“MBPJ calls on Petaling Jaya residents to remain committed to preserving the sustainability of the city for its people’s well-being and happiness.”
Addressing flash floods
In a separate development, Zahri said MBPJ is intensifying efforts to tackle flash floods along Jalan 223 and areas around Sungai Penchala.
Among the measures are clearing obstructions along waterways, improving drainage flow, and carrying out continuous monitoring at critical locations, especially during heavy rain.
He also said MBPJ is using smart water-level detection systems along with CCTV cameras at high-risk locations to monitor rivers, which allow early warning sirens to be activated to alert traders and the public.
Zahri added that MBPJ is working closely with the Selangor Irrigation and Drainage Department (JPS) to expedite drainage upgrades in affected areas.
Joint monitoring conducted with JPS found that Sungai Penchala is no longer able to accommodate the increased volume of water caused by unexpectedly high rainfall.
As a result, JPS is drafting plans to build embankments, while MBPJ is planning to install a River Overflow Control System (SKaLiS) at seven high-volume drainage outlets.
“The public is urged to immediately report any floods to the authorities so swift action can be taken,” Zahri said.
