KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The National Council for Local Government has decided that shopping malls must provide recycling facilities from January 1 next year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today urged a streamlined approach among agencies managing plastic waste and proposed mandatory registration of all plastic recycling companies under the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) to boost oversight and enforcement.

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has identified weaknesses in the enforcement actions taken by the Johor Department of Environment (DOE) regarding the operation of a recycling facility in the Segamat industrial area.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SHAH ALAM, May 22 — KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) said it will use transparent lorries for the Selangor Recycling Programme (SELKitar). Its managing director Dato’ Ramli Tahir said this is to differentiate vehicles carrying general waste from recyclables. “For now,...

By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim SHAH ALAM, Feb 18 — Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj has urged the Selangor government to explore waste-to-energy (WTE) technology as part of its long-term strategy to enhance sustainable waste management and reduce landfill dependence. The Selangor Ruler said he had...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Jan 10 — KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) is making plans to open at least five more automated drive-through recycling centers (ATDReC) this year. Dato’ Ramli Mohd Tahir, the director of KDEB Waste Management, said that following the opening of the first ATDReC...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam GOMBAK, Dec 7 — RM6 million has been allocated to implement an environmental collection programme across 12 local authorities in Selangor. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said each local authority will provide 100 recycling waste separation points, amounting to a...

SEOUL, Nov 22 — South Korea has won international praise for its recycling efforts, but as it prepares to host talks for a global plastic waste agreement, experts say the country’s approach highlights its limits.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 — The state government is finalising a sustainable mechanism to increase recycling practices in every neighbourhood in Selangor, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.

By Anna Farina Abdul Rauf SUBANG JAYA, Sept 8 — The state government has formed a strategic partnership with GCH Retail Sdn Bhd in an effort to raise awareness and promote sustainable electronic waste (e-waste) management. State executive councillor for the environment and public health...

PUCHONG, July 28 — The Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) is determined to strengthen public awareness and increase the national recycling rate through various initiatives.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SEPANG, July 26 — The Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang) has been cutting and pruning 940 trees in three zones within its jurisdiction, which have been identified as high-risk, since February this year. Its President Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said the three zones...

PETALING JAYA, July 25 — Two innovative solutions from KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) were recognised at the PC.Com Awards here last night.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The solid waste separation at source (SAS) programme launched on September 1, 2015, has contributed to the improved national recycling rate, which now stands at 35.38 per cent.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, July 11 — Selangor aims to contribute 15 per cent of the overall e-waste collection in the country by 2026, via a special programme launched at the state level. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said Malaysia’s e-waste production is expected to reach 24.5...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SUBANG JAYA, June 25 — KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) welcomes initiatives to promote the recycling culture in every state constituency. Its managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir said the state waste management agency always supports efforts to reduce...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SUBANG JAYA, June 24 — The recycling programme organised by the Subang Jaya state constituency will be expanded to 14 more areas starting from July 1 to increase community reach. Its state assemblyman Michelle Ng Mei Sze said this follows the success of the...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam PETALING JAYA, June 21 — A total of 4,176,838 kilogrammes of recyclable materials were collected from 2021 to 2023 through the PJ Eco Recycling Plaza, an initiative by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to showcase its waste separation efforts. This is roughly...

By Sheeda Fathil  PETALING JAYA, Apr 23 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) urges residents to download the recycling mobile app 3R Famili.  Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said the app serves as a platform for the public to communicate with local authorities about recycling...

PETALING JAYA, April 22 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) collected approximately 4,239 metric tonnes of various types of recyclable goods throughout last year, said Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon.