Waste separation operations being carried out in one of the parcels of land owned by Department of Director General of Land and Mines (JKPTG) in PJS3, Petaling Jaya.
PETALING Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has issued a stop-work order on all activities at a plot of land in PJS3 due to noise and air pollution.
Residents of Sri Manja Court, especially those in Block G, facing the land, had complained about the issue for some time and the matter was highlighted in StarMetro on Feb 3.
Area councillor Norah Mansor said the 2.4ha land was owned by the Department of Director General of Land and Mines (JKPTG) and was earmarked for the building of a school.
Since the Education Ministry has no plans to build the school there yet, the land had been rented out, she said.
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“The issue is now over the activity taking place on this land which is causing air and noise pollution.
“The land is divided into three parcels. Two parcels are used as parking bays for heavy vehicles. The other one is rented by a waste management company and the contractors are carrying out waste separation activities.
“But when the waste is separated, it gives off a bad stench.
“MBPJ has issued a notice for operators in all three parcels to stop work and move elsewhere,” said Norah.
She added that the responsibility was on the land owner to ensure they were aware of the activities taking place.
“We understand that JKPTG owns a lot of land and they may not have the time to check on all of it.
“However, it is important for them to know what activities are taking place there.
“In this case, the residents are affected by these activities,” she said, adding that the movement of heavy vehicles in and out of the parking area day and night was also disturbing them.
