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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Recycling facilities compulsory in malls from 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Council for Local Government has ruled that all shopping malls must install recycling facilities starting January 1, 2026. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced the decision, stating it will be a mandatory condition for business licenses issued by local authorities. Nga said the move aligns with the ministry's push to eliminate single-use plastics and improve plastic waste management. 'Any shopping mall that does not provide recycling facilities will not be granted a business licence,' he said during the Dewan Rakyat session. The announcement came as the Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed following debates by MPs from both government and opposition parties. The bill complements recent amendments to waste management laws, including community service orders for littering offences. Nga explained that these orders aim to curb pollution in drains and waterways, reducing urban flash floods. 'Even foreign tourists caught littering will face community service,' he said, adding that the rule applies to all, regardless of social status. Pet owners are also included under the regulations if they fail to clean up after their pets in public spaces. Nga stressed that the policy is not punitive but intended to promote public awareness and cleanliness. - Bernama
Barnama
7 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Recycling Facilities Mandatory At Shopping Malls From Jan 1, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The National Council for Local Government has decided that all shopping malls must provide recycling facilities effective Jan 1, 2026, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said this requirement will be part of the business licensing conditions imposed by local authorities on premises owners, in line with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government's effort to phase out single-use plastic bags. According to him, the move is also part of the ministry's proactive efforts in managing plastic waste in the country. 'Any shopping mall that does not provide (recycling facilities) will not be granted a business licence by the local authority,' he said when winding up the debate on the Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat today. The Bill was later passed by a voice vote after being debated by 10 Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition blocs. Nga said the Bill followed the passage of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2025 yesterday, which, among other things, aim to empower the courts to issue community service orders for littering offences in public places. Through the enforcement of such orders, he said, the ministry is confident that littering, which clogs and pollutes drains and waterways, can be addressed progressively, thereby helping to reduce flash floods, especially in urban areas. Nga also stated that the community service order would apply to everyone, regardless of status, and even foreign tourists found guilty of littering in public could be subjected to the same. 'Imagine whether it's a Datuk Seri or a Tan Sri — if they are ordered to sweep the streets (under a community service order), it would raise awareness about maintaining public cleanliness,' he said.
