MELAKA: The Department of Environment (DOE) has launched an online system for compound payments, known as i-Payment, through a strategic collaboration with the Accountant General’s Department of Malaysia (JANM).
Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup (pic) said the system was part of efforts to digitalise public services and make it easier for individuals and businesses to meet their obligations under environmental laws.
He said digital services must be accompanied by consistent enforcement to ensure environmental compliance remained a priority.
“Digitalisation is not merely about moving services from counters to online platforms. It is about making government services more accessible, efficient and responsive to people’s needs.
“For the DOE, online compound payments complement enforcement efforts by providing a simpler and more systematic way to settle compounds, without compromising the need to strengthen compliance with environmental laws,” he said.
Arthur said in conjunction with National Environment Day 2026, the government was offering a RM100 reduction on each compound paid through i-Payment from today until Nov 30, subject to terms and conditions.
He said the offer was part of a transition period before online payment of DOE compounds through i-Payment becomes fully operational on Dec 1.
As such, the minister urged individuals and businesses with outstanding compounds to use the system to settle their payments through the more convenient and efficient channel, Bernama reported.
Meanwhile, Arthur said the ministry, through the DOE, was also placing greater emphasis on environmental education to build awareness, values and sustainable practices from an early age.
He said the Sustainable Schools Environmental Award programme would continue to be strengthened as an educational platform to foster sustainability in schools through community participation, responsible resource management and environmentally-friendly practices.
Arthur said promoting sustainability through education also complemented enforcement and pollution prevention efforts by encouraging long-term changes in attitudes and behaviour.
