KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — In the midst of a discussion on plastic waste, Federal Territories Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) director Ummi Kalthum Shuib whips out her phone to show her TikTok video.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Feb 16 — A recalcitrant recycling factory, unheeding an earlier order from the Kuala Selangor Municipal Council (MPKS) to cease its operations, was raided a second time. Situated along Jalan Abdul Aziz in Ijok, the premise in question was discovered to have...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Jan 11 — Approximately 6,575.5kg of used fabrics have been successfully collected from fabric recycling bins, a result of the collaboration between KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) and Kloth Cares. The used fabrics collected include shirts, pants, shoes,...

By Nadiah Zamlus SHAH ALAM, Oct 21 — A total of 2,000 tonnes of fabric waste was disposed in landfills in 2019, said KDEB Waste Management’s (KDEBWM) subsidiary management and project executive general manager Ahadi Mohd Nasir. He said fabric wastes in landfills is one of the contributing...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal PETALING JAYA, June 9 — The PJ Eco Recycling Plaza gallery received over 1,000 visitors since its launch on May 29, said Petaling Jaya Deputy Mayor Sharipah Marhaini Syed Ali. She said among those who visited the plaza that provides recycling items collection include...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, April 1 — The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has launched the 2022 Environmental Sustainability programme to inculcate the practice of recycling in the community. Its Corporate and Public Relations head Shahrin Ahmad said the campaign, held in collaboration with...

By Mustakim Ramli PETALING JAYA, March 30 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) remains committed to boosting its efforts in diversifying recycling programmes in the areas under its purview. Its mayor Mohamad Azhan Md Amir said the local council had spent RM85 million on garbage collection...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Every year, Malaysia loses an estimated RM476 million in recyclable resources in an industry that is considered as high value simply because recycling practices have yet to become a norm in this country.

By Sheeda Fathil PUCHONG, March 9 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) will be offering vouchers worth RM10 worth to 1,000 customers who bring their food containers to Ramadan bazaars under its jurisdiction this year. MBSJ mayor Datuk Johary Anuar said the voucher will be offered every...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 — Team Selangor volunteers have collected 799 kilogrammes (kg) of used cooking oil through its recycling programme held at seven locations in the state. Its secretariat head Syahaizel Keman said the seven areas were Bandar Tasik Puteri, Bukit Beruntung,...

SEREMBAN, April 26 — People are being encouraged to cultivate the practice of bringing their own food and beverage containers as well as reusable bags every time they buy food at the Ramadan bazaars.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — With the growing dependence on electronic devices and gadgets, Malaysia’s pile of electronic waste (e-waste) is also growing bigger.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has called on industries to embrace sustainable thinking through circular economy (CE) practices in order to revitalise business strategies, long-term competitiveness and productivity.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and Malaysian Plastics Recycling Association (MPRA) would like to correct the misconceptions in a recent report which may have distorted the picture of Malaysia’s legitimate and law-abiding recycling industry.

MARAN, Aug 24 — Public awareness on proper waste management in terms of plastic usage and recycling is still at an unsatisfactory level, said Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Abd Muttalib.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The onslaught of Covid-19 and imposition of the MCO has resulted in a double-whammy of disrupting the country’s recycling industry and environmental protection efforts.

By Ashwin Kumar THE Selangor administration had formulated 60 initiatives under its Smart Selangor Programme in late 2015, intended to fulfil the needs of its growing population. Leveraging on its smart technology and innovations, Selangor now aspires to be Southeast Asia’s premier smart...

By Ashwin Kumar THE nature-rich state of Selangor is set to become one of the major players in green technology in Malaysia through its continued commitment towards developing a sustainable future. The state government is at the forefront of projects involving the preservation and...

[caption id="attachment_205641" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Noraini Roslan (second from right) demonstrates the use of the recycling ‘Drop-Off Centre’ at the Sri Mutiara apartment, here on January 12, 2019.[/caption] SHAH ALAM, Jan 14 — In efforts to control and manage waste in a more...