After a seven-year legal battle, 171 victims from the 2019 Sungai Kim Kim toxic waste incident have successfully won a civil suit in Johor Bahru. The case centered on the illegal dumping of toxic waste into Sungai Kim Kim, causing widespread health problems and environmental damage. The plaintiffs sued a used tyre processing factory, holding it responsible for the pollution. Crucially, the lawsuit also targeted two Singaporean directors of the factory and the lorry driver involved in the illegal dumping. This ruling represents a significant victory for the affected community and sets a precedent for environmental accountability. It highlights the potential for cross-border legal action in cases of environmental crimes affecting Malaysia. The court’s decision provides some measure of justice for those impacted by the disaster in Sungai Kim Kim.