SHAH ALAM, Nov 23 — The Shah Alam Mega Recycling Carnival 2025, organised by the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) in conjunction with its 25th Silver Jubilee celebration, attracted 1,000 participants.
The programme at Dewan Bunga Kemboja (MBSA Hall) in Section U11 yesterday carried the theme 'From Shah Alam For Nature' as part of efforts to raise public awareness on the importance of recycling practices and sustainable lifestyles.
The initiative aligns with MBSA’s commitment to shaping a community that is environmentally responsible, in line with Shah Alam’s aspiration to become a Low Carbon and Zero Waste city by 2030.
One of the carnival’s main highlights was the Mega Recycle Exchange activity, which allowed members of the public to exchange recyclable items for supermarket cash vouchers and retailer vouchers based on specific weights.
Participants could also sell used cooking oil, electrical and electronic waste, as well as pre-loved clothing in exchange for cash returns or cash vouchers.
Other activities organised included a Recycling Song Composition Competition, a Glass and Ceramic Upcycling Competition, a Recycled Fashion Show, upcycling workshops, an Eco Free Market, Pocket Talks, plogging activities, aerobics, as well as sales of recycled handicrafts and produce from community gardens, along with the operation of Shah Alam on Wheels.
The event also featured the prize-giving ceremony for the School Recycling Competition held in conjunction with the Shah Alam Sustainable Schools Campaign (Selesa), and the Community Recycling Awards (Kikom).
The programme was also attended by exhibitors from various agencies, including the Selangor Environment Department, Tetrapak Malaysia, Nestlé Malaysia, Pusat Latihan Rekayu, Seni Jahitan Kreatif Malaysia, the Wildlife and National Parks Department, Zero Waste Ambassador representatives, and MBSA’s internal departments.
The carnival was officiated by Shah Alam Mayor Dato’ Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim.
In a statement, MBSA said it hopes the event would not only focus on collecting recyclable materials, but also cultivate a new culture within the community by making recycling a daily habit.
