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Selangor's local authorities have been instructed to strengthen surveillance against open burning activities as the state grapples with declining air quality. The Department of Environment has activated its National Haze Action Plan, backed by state government approval.
Johor authorities have closed an illegal waste collection facility operating without permits on privately owned land in Kampung Maju Jaya. Four men were arrested during the operation, with three foreign nationals detained for immigration violations.
Malaysia's water regulator SPAN has issued 270 compliance notices to business premises in Sungai Petani for neglecting septic tank maintenance, with some tanks unflushed for over 15 years.