MPP clears waste at MJC bin centres, all costs to be borne by area’s management bodies
Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has decided to step in and clear the waste at the bin centres in the Batu Kawah Township (MJC), with all costs incurred to be charged to the management committee (MC)/ joint management body (JMB) of the area.
MPP chairman Tan Kai said this action was being taken due to the worsening situation at the bin centres and lack of response from the MCs/JMBs in addressing the situation.
He also said in order to prevent recurrence, MPP would demolish bin centres identified to be prone to indiscriminate wastedumping.
He added that individual bins would then be provided, which are expected to be managed by the MCs/JMBs to ensure proper waste disposal.
“The situation at these bin centres continues to worsen, where the rubbish accumulation has gone unaddressed by the MCs/JMBs.
“MPP’s records indicate that all 50 blocks of the MJC Batu Kawah Commercial Centre have formed their respective MCs/JMBs.
“According to the Strata Management Ordinance 2019, MCs/JMBs are obligated to manage and maintain buildings/ lands, including bin centres and common property, and keep the strata scheme in good and serviceable condition,” he said in a statement yesterday following his visit to these bin centres.
Tan expressed profound disappointment in the management of the bin centres by the MCs/JMBs of MJC Batu Kawah Commercial Centre, particularly at certain blocks that had deteriorated into indiscriminate rubbish-dumping sites.
“The council (MPP) reiterates that MCs/JMBs must ensure proper care, maintenance, and cleanliness of the bin centre, while the council’s responsibility lies in waste collection through Trienekens and disposal at the Mambong landfill,” he added.
He said numerous complaints from business operators and residents at the MJC Batu Kawah had been received by the MPP, citing the accumulation of rubbish at the bin centres.
“These acts of unethical dumping are strongly condemned by the MPP. Despite official appeals to the public to dispose of their waste responsibly, the issue persists.
“To date, the council (MPP) has penalised five culprits with fines amounting to RM500 each for the offence.
“The council appreciates nearby residents for providing information and evidence that led to enforcement actions,” he said.