By Chuah Chee Hwai
KLANG, July 20 — Two waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in Jeram are on track for completion by the end of this year and are expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2026.
State executive councillor for local government Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said the construction of the twin plants, located adjacent to the existing Jeram landfill, has reached between 70 and 80 per cent completion.
Once operational, they will collectively process up to 3,000 tonnes of solid waste per day.
“Each facility can manage 1,500 tonnes of waste daily, which will significantly ease the burden on the current landfill that is nearing full capacity,” he told reporters after launching the Selangor New Village Rejuvenation Programme 2025 at Kampung Bagan Hailam here yesterday.
Ng said the current Jeram landfill spans 500 acres and handles around 5,000 tonnes of waste daily. However, it is projected to reach its limit soon due to rising waste volumes.
To address this, the state government plans to expand the landfill area by acquiring an additional 200 acres starting next year, bringing the total site area to 700 acres.
“Still, landfilling is not a sustainable long-term solution. The WTE plants offer a more viable and environmentally responsible alternative,” he said.
Current data shows Selangor generates approximately 7,500 tonnes of solid waste daily, with the figure expected to rise to 10,000 tonnes within the next decade.
“To meet future demand, the state will need at least five to six WTE plants, including the two in Jeram, two planned for Tanjung 12, and another in Bukit Tagar.
“If Jeram’s capacity continues to grow, a third plant there may become necessary,” Ng said.
He added that land acquisition is underway for the Tanjung 12 WTE facilities, while the Bukit Tagar project is pending approval of its environmental impact assessment (EIA) report.
