“I was told that this is also due to frequent breakdowns of rubbish lorries, forcing KDEBWM to bring in lorries from other areas, causing delays. Yip urged residents to lodge formal complaints through the Public Complaints Management System (Sispaa) whenever there are delays in rubbish collection. Mike Chong said Puchong Hartamas 1, where he lives, had also been facing inconsistencies in rubbish collection. “This would disrupt the rubbish collection at households,” he said. Puchong resident Chong said this regulation should be reviewed pragmatically as waste management is a critical public service.

Source: The Star February 03, 2026 09:09 UTC