Klang resident slapped with RM1,000 fine for illegal festive dumping

An MBDK enforcement officer presenting the summons to a resident who had dumped rubbish by the roadside in Port Klang.

A woman’s spring-cleaning efforts back-fired when she was given a RM1,000 fine by Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) for illegal dumping.

She had discarded red lanterns, wooden chopping boards and kitchen utensils by the roadside in a neighbourhood off Jalan Tengku Badar in Port Klang.

MBDK Corporate Communi­cations Department director Norfiza Mahfiz said enforcement officers from the Environmental Services Department identified the offen­der and location after spotting images of the pile on social media.

“Officers verified the authenticity of the photos during a site visit.

“They also identified the offender who admitted to illegally dumping the items.”

Norfiza said the woman had disposed the waste about 140m from her home.

She was issued a non-negotiable fine under the Collection, Disposal and Management of Waste By-Laws.

She said the offender had two weeks to settle the fine, failing which she will be taken to court.

“We hope the fine serves as a lesson that civic violations will not be tolerated.

Lanterns and chopping boards thrown by the resident.

“Cleaners with KDEB Waste Management also encounter bulky items such as old furniture, shoe racks and electrical appliances dumped at road corners during festive periods,” Norfiza said.

She noted that workers had to clock longer hours to clear these items and ensure people do not burn broken wooden furniture and old mattresses.

MBDK Environmental Services Department director Zaireezal Ahmad Zainuddin said the council would be stepping up surveillance through its 500 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras to deter such activities.

“CCTV footage can help in identifying those responsible.

“We are grateful to residents who inform us of illegal dumping in their areas,” he said.

He added that most bulk waste was typically dumped along quiet roads, back lanes and secluded spots.

“Under Klang’s Cleanliness Campaign 2026, MBDK is going all out to stop illegal dumping and we will issue the maximum penalty.”

In 2025, MBDK issued 206 compounds under its waste management by-laws, which amounted to an estimated RM207,850.

Last month, MBDK issued 15 compounds amounting to RM15,000 for illegal dumping offences.