By Nas Norziela Nasbah SHAH ALAM, Feb 15 — The issue of poor waste management in 13 villages across the Bukit Melawati constituency has gotten the attention of Pakatan Harapan state assembly coordinator S. Thiban.  The Parti Keadilan Rakyat man said he has received multiple complaints...

KDEBWM is at the forefront of Malaysia’s waste management sector, managing 7,000 tonnes of waste daily throughout Selangor

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Dec 16 — Almost 7,000 KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) staff are ready to assist post-flood operations in the event of flooding following the current Northeast Monsoon phenomenon. Its managing director Datuk Ramli Tahir said the number involved employees from...

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 — State subsidiary KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) will collaborate with Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) to study waste management operations and develop a new recycling centre in Selangor. KDEBWM managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir said financial...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar AMPANG JAYA, Sept 23 — The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) has utilised a total of RM53 million every year for waste management in areas under its jurisdiction. Council President Ani Ahmad said this cost can be reduced if residents cooperate in segregating waste...

By Ida Nadirah Ibrahim ADMINISTERING the most urbanised state in Malaysia is no easy task. With a population of millions and a growing number of commitments that need to be met, local government officials face numerous challenges on a daily basis. From managing traffic congestion to providing...

By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Local and international agencies who took the chance to share and exchange insights on waste management during the Smart City and Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) should be able to provide a clear direction on how to handle challenges related to...

SHAH ALAM, Oct 3 — The Hulu Selangor Municipal Council (MPHS) has provided 30 Roll On Roll Off (RoRo) bins in conjunction with Deepavali for the public to dispose of bulky wastes such as furniture and electrical items.

By Zareef Muzammil SUBANG JAYA, June 21 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has spent a total of RM23.2 million on waste collection and public cleaning as of May. Its mayor Dato’ Johary Anuar said the allocation was made in line with the existing local government's sustainable development...

By Zareef Muzammil KUALA LANGAT, May 30 — Selangor state representatives should propose a motion on efforts to improve the waste management system in the state during the upcoming Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting, says Deputy Speaker Hasnul Baharuddin. He said since systematic...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Feb 21 — The Selangor Department of Environment (DOE) issued RM16,000 in compounds against two factories in Petaling Jaya and Sepang yesterday for failure to manage waste properly. In a statement on Facebook yesterday, the agency said the action was taken after its...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 8 — A total of 15 KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd subcontractors have been certified with the Quality Management System (ISO) 9001 that is approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh). KDEBWM managing director Ramli Mohd Tahir...

SHAH ALAM, April 4 — Spanish ambassador to Malaysia Jose Miguel Corvinos Lafuente has acknowledged the Selangor government’s efforts into the waste management business with KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM), says Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.