KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will introduce the Public Cleansing Reform under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), marking a major shift in the national cleaning management landscape.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — A heated session unfolded in the Dewan Rakyat sitting today when Datuk Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang) accused Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming of lying about the 20 tonnes of rubbish collected after Saturday’s Turun Anwar rally.

SERDANG, April 28 — The purchase limit for 10-kg local white rice priced at RM26 has been raised to five bags per transaction, from two bags previously.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, April 9 — Around 1,000 volunteers are expected to take part in the cleaning and gotong-royong efforts this weekend at the site of last week's gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya. Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has announced a RM2 million allocation to the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) to repair public infrastructure in areas affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Auditor-General's Report has raised serious concerns over the financial sustainability of the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleaning Corporation (SWCorp) and its ability to sustain operations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — Approximately 2,634 illegal waste disposal sites have been shut down this year, involving 1,500 tonnes of waste, with a cleanup cost of RM412,000, said Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — 71 illegal immigrants were rounded up by the Immigration Department (JIM) in a raid on a 30-year-old apartment which became a colony along Jalan Changkat in Bukit Bintang this afternoon.

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 30 — The government will collaborate with the private sector to develop 18 waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in Peninsular Malaysia due to the high construction costs involved, according to the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp).

KUANTAN, Oct 24 — The upward trend in dengue cases, which often occurs after floodwaters recede, calls for residents, especially those living in flood-prone areas, to take precautionary measures and carry out cleaning efforts as soon as possible.

KANGAR, Oct 6 — The World Cleanup Day 2024 programme, which took place from September 21 to September 29 and concluded today, saw the participation of 108,456 volunteers nationwide, surpassing the initial target of 40,000.

PUCHONG, July 28 — The Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) is determined to strengthen public awareness and increase the national recycling rate through various initiatives.

KUANTAN, May 26 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) aims for 70 per cent of People's Housing Programme (PPR) residents to participate in the Zero Waste Community (Kosis) programme by 2025 for a prosperous, clean and more sustainable community.

ALOR SETAR, May 17 — The Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) is convinced its targeted national recycle rate of 37.5 per cent can be achieved thanks to various public awareness campaigns.

IPOH, March 10 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is in talks with the Selangor and Penang governments about the adoption of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672).

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — The Camping Site Planning Guidelines (GPP) prepared by the Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) is ready and will be distributed to local authorities nationwide soon.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Every year during Ramadan, tonnes of food end up in the trash, with the seasonal phenomenon expected to last till end-Syawal as Malaysians hold open houses to keep the traditional Raya spirit alive.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The Local Government Development Ministry (KPKT) through Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) aims to close down 192 more illegal landfills by the end of next month.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) is determined to demolish and clean up at least 100 illegal dumping grounds nationwide in the first 100 days in office of the Unity Government.

ARAU, Dec 4 — The national recycling rate has increased to 33.17 per cent this year with the total amount of recycled goods reaching 4.626 million tonnes.