The 22^nd MSJCE WG was successfully held in Penang from 29 September to 1 October 2026, with Malaysia as the host country and the DOE as the organiser.

The meeting was co-chaired by Ms. Hajah Azuri Azizah binti Haji Saedon, Deputy Director General (Development), assuming the duties of the Director General of Environment, Malaysia and Ms. Geraldine Low, Chief Executive Officer, NEA, Singapore. The Malaysian delegation comprised representatives from the DOE, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), and other relevant agencies, while the Singapore delegation comprised representatives from the NEA, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), and other relevant agencies.

The meeting served as a platform to strengthen bilateral cooperation and facilitate the exchange of views on environmental issues of mutual interest. Key topics discussed included pollution control, particularly vehicular emissions, joint seawater quality monitoring, cooperation in addressing chemical and oil spill incidents, capacity building, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise in ecological and morphological monitoring in and around the Johor Strait.

As part of the meeting programme, delegates also visited Penang Hill, which is renowned for its unique ecosystems, natural heritage and biodiversity.

The meeting reflected the continued commitment of Malaysia and Singapore to strengthening environmental cooperation and safeguarding environmental sustainability for the well-being of present and future generations.