By Danial Dzulkifly BANGI, June 13 — The Selangor government is engaging with local communities, including protest groups, over the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) project in Batu Arang, Rawang, amid continued public objections, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He confirmed that...

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,...

KLANG, April 29 — KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) is targeting 80 per cent use of environmentally friendly Euro 5-spec roll-on-roll-off (roro) trucks for cleanups in Selangor by year-end.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, March 19 — KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) has prepared 524 roll-on roll-off (roro) bins for bulk waste collection in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year. However, its managing director Dato’ Ramli Mohd Tahir stated that the number may increase...

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...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Malaysia will address waste trafficking at the regional and global levels in its capacity as Asean chair this year, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said today.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Jan 5 — KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) aims to strengthen its services in the circular economy sector this year. Its managing director Dato’ Ramli Mohd Tahir said that the focus not only generates new resources but also reduces reliance on landfills...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Dec 30 — Selangor’s integrated solid waste management system, once fully operational, is set to handle between 5,000 and 7,000 tonnes of waste daily by 2027, said Worldwide Holdings Bhd group chief executive officer Datin Paduka Norazlina Zakaria. She added that...

By Yasmin Ramlan  SHAH ALAM, Dec 30 — Waste-to-energy (WTE) technology is seen as a highly effective initiative and a long-term solution for managing Selangor’s daily waste, which is anticipated to continue growing by approximately 6 per cent annually.  KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM)...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SUBANG JAYA, Dec 21 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has allocated RM15 million to distribute garbage bins to 60,000 residential units from next year, said Mayor Dato’ Amirul Azizan Abd Rahim. He said the distribution of the free 120-litre trash bins will be done...

By Anna Farina Abdul Rauf SHAH ALAM, Dec 4 — KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) said it will assist post-flood cleanup by deploying its resources in affected states. Its managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir said the company is awaiting instructions from the state government while...

BUSAN, Nov 29 — Negotiators at the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution were striving today to speed up sluggish proceedings and reach a deal by a December 1 deadline.

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, Nov 18 — The Selangor government expects to conclude the ratification of the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672) by the end of this year or early 2025.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — Waste management should be a shared responsibility, not just the burden of relevant agencies, said KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) managing director Dato’ Ramli Mohd Tahir. Speaking at the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt, recently, Ramli said all...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Aug 12 – KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM), Selangor’s leading waste management company, is fully prepared for the monsoon, having taken proactive measures and equipping advanced tools for waste removal to mitigate the impact of flash floods. According to...

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

By Sheeda Fathil HULU LANGAT, June 24 — The state government detected 215 illegal waste dumping activities from 2018 to last year. State executive councillor for local government Dato' Ng Suee Lim said this success is due to the enforcement efforts of local authorities, the District and Land...

PUTRAJAYA, March 27 — Alam Flora Sdn Bhd (Alam Flora) is managing between six to seven tonnes of domestic waste generated daily at five Ramadan bazaars around Putrajaya this year, namely in Precincts 3, 9, 11, 14, and 16.

By Danial Dzulkifly KAJANG, March 11 — Selangor is set to adopt the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672) by the end of this year, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the state has already agreed to the matter in principle, but that it will be...