“Kudus has not submitted reports to the National Waste Management Information System. Sanctions will be imposed to push improvements,” he said during a site visit on Friday.
Nurofiq warned that the landfill’s cliffside location is dangerous and stressed the need for proper terracing.
He reminded that open dumping has been banned since Law No. 18/2008, yet most regions still practice it, prompting nationwide sanctions to convert sites into controlled landfills.
The ministry will monitor Kudus for six months.
Scores below 40 could trigger criminal charges under Law No. 32/2009, while scores above 90 would lift sanctions.
Kudus currently scores 54–55, below the certification threshold of 60.
“Kudus remains categorized as a dirty city, but with stronger budgeting and waste segregation in 2026, certification is within reach,” he noted, adding that community participation is crucial for lasting success.
Translator: Akhmad, Kenzu
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