Letter to the Editor

Strict Enforcement on Illegal Dumping


Kuala Lumpur,  12 July 1999

The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) welcomes the move of Menteri Besar YAB Datuk Seri Abu Hassan 
Omar, in directing the State Department of Environment (DOE) to act quickly against the alleged Dipsol 
Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd, caught for burying what was reported to be toxic waste on its premises at the 
Teluk Panglima Garang Industrial estate, Kuala Langat.

Swift and strict enforcement of the Environmental Quality Act 1976, pertaining to scheduled wastes is 
necessary to safeguard the public interest, the environment and to serve as a deterrent to potential violators.  
The enforcement aspect of legislation needs to be reinforced continously through firm action to give effect 
to Environmental Protection Laws.





Dato' Dr Salleh Mohd Nor
President