The Department of Environment (DOE) conducted more than 5,000 inspections nationwide and recorded accumulated fines amounting to RM4.59 million involving environmental pollution cases during the first four months of this year.

In a statement today, the department said a total of 5,074 inspections were carried out on 4,339 premises subject to the Environmental Quality Act 1974 between Jan 1 and April 30, 2026.

According to...