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.

By Nas Norziela Nasbah SHAH ALAM, March 20 — The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has allocated RM100 million for cleaning works to ensure the city remains clean and healthy for its residents. Deputy Mayor Mohd Zary Affendi Mohd Arif said continuous monitoring and strict enforcement are also...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) has reached the final investment decision (FID) to construct Asia’s largest advanced chemical recycling plant with a capacity of 33 kilo-tonnes per annum.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The government is working on many fronts to phase out single-use, non-biodegradable plastics by promoting alternatives and sustainable substances in plastic production, in line with the Malaysia Plastics Sustainability Roadmap 2021-2030.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Oct 5 — The waste recycling separation programme will be expanded to all local authorities in Selangor starting next year. State executive councillor for local government Ng Suee Lim said the matter requires systematic planning and implementation in stages,...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, June 19 – Selangor aims to produce recycling experts and make the recycling industry a full-fledged career path, which will enhance the management of recyclables while creating a source of additional income for its people. State executive councillor for housing and...

By Amin Ridzuan Ishak SHAH ALAM, May 9 — Some 90kg of recyclable items were collected during a solid waste management campaign organised by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) in Taman Idaman Murni, Sepang. Project director Sazlinda Kamaruzaman said the...

By Diana Abd Wahab SHAH ALAM, May 1 — A total of 167kg of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) has been successfully collected by the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ). The local authority said it is in conjunction with the e-waste collection programme organised by the MPAJ...