MELAKA: The Melaka Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) is intensifying efforts to combat illegal waste dumping by installing CCTV cameras.
Its director Nor Zaki Md Nor said four out of 12 recurring illegal dumping hotspots in the state – Telok Mas, Alor Gajah, Batu Berendam and Jasin – have so far been equipped with mobile CCTVs.
He told reporters in Kampung Pengkalan Rama Tengah that the initiative, which began this year, will be expanded in stages to other identified locations, Bernama reported.
“The installation of CCTVs is a new approach to curb illegal dumping by identifying offenders and facilitating legal action.
“So far, we’ve seen promising results, with a 60% to 70% reduction at these sites, eventually leading to the closure of several hotspots,” he said after the Gotong-Royong Cuci Duyong programme yesterday.
The programme was held in conjunction with the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) initiative for the Duyong state constituency, officiated by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem.
Nor Zaki noted that most of the illegal dumping sites were used for disposing solid waste from the construction, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors, often involving unlicensed cleaning operators.
He added that last year, one illegal dumping case was successfully prosecuted in court, resulting in a RM20,000 fine.
Separately, he said the Clean City Campaign is currently underway, focusing on cleaning up towns and urban centres in conjunction with the WRUR programme.
“The campaign involves thorough cleaning efforts, regardless of whether the area falls under our service jurisdiction or not,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mohd Noor Helmy said the Gotong-Royong Cuci Duyong programme involved 180 participants, including SWCorp staff, Rela members and local residents.
