JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 30 — The government will collaborate with the private sector to develop 18 waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in Peninsular Malaysia due to the high construction costs involved, according to the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp).

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Nov 23 — The water quality in the Sungai Buloh river basin has improved this year, turning from polluted to slightly polluted, said state executive councillor for the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin. She said in 2022, the river basin recorded a water quality index...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Aug 14 — The Selangor Water Management Authority (Luas) addressed the high turbidity issue in Sungai Selangor on Saturday (August 12). State executive councillor for the Hee Loy Sian said Luas promptly activated the release of water from the Hybrid Off River...

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, July 21 — Selangor is considering introducing a two-day ban each week on single-use plastic bags to cut down usage. Executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian said alternatively, the state may also consider increasing the plastic bag charges,...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar HULU LANGAT, July 17 – The Selangor government is actively implementing various measures to achieve a 45 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, focusing on the optimal use of solar energy, says Hee Loy Sian. The state executive councillor for the environment...

By Selangor Journal Team HULU LANGAT, July 17 – A total of RM1.3 million in small grants has been allocated by the state government for the promotion of green technology and environmental conservation in Selangor. State executive councillor for environment and green technology Hee Loy Sian...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 9 — Upgrades and maintenance works to the banks of Sungai Langat have managed to successfully reduce the risk of flash floods in several areas within the Kajang state constituency. Its incumbent state assemblyman Hee Loy Sian said in the period since...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, July 9 — Kajang has allocated over RM1 million for the past five years to repair and upgrade the infrastructure of several schools in the state constituency. Its incumbent state assemblyman Hee Loy Sian said the facilities, which have been upgraded since...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar KUALA SELANGOR, June 28 — The agro-tourism sector has the potential to draw both domestic and international tourists, which has led the state government to actively promote it, said state executive councillor for tourism Hee Loy Sian. Apart from eco-tourism, he said...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, June 27 — The SplashMania water theme park in Gamuda Cove, Banting, is set to be launched by Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari on July 2. State executive councillor for tourism Hee Loy Sian said the 6.47-hectare water theme park is one of the latest tourist...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, June 16 — The state government’s efforts to formulate guidelines for campsites are well-received by the operators. State executive councillor for environment Hee Loy Sian said since February, many operators have registered with local authorities to ensure...

By the Selangor Journal Team FOR Hee Loy Sian, preserving the identity of Kajang — with its vibrant community and close proximity to pristine greenery, while balancing between urban development and environmental preservation — is among his chief concerns. Hee, who is the Kajang assemblyman,...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, June 16 — The redevelopment of Ampang Lookout Point (Alop) is set to inspire further evolution of the state's ecotourism industry at the international level. Selangor executive councillor for tourism Hee Loy Sian said three more attractions — Sungai Chongkak,...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, June 15 — The Ampang Lookout Point (Alop), which was closed over 10 years ago, will be redeveloped with several new attractions, and is expected to be opened to the public from July 1 next year. State executive councillor for tourism Hee Loy Sian said the...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam SHAH ALAM, June 12 — A total of 77 churches in Selangor are set to receive RM752,000 in aid from the state government to help with upgrading works.   Selangor standing committee on non-Islamic affairs (Limas) co-chairman Hee Loy Sian said the allocation will be disbursed...

By Selangor Journal Team SELANGOR is poised to reduce its overall carbon footprint and be at the forefront of sustainable development in green technology, says Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairman Hee Loy Sian. Recognising the urgent need to address...

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SEPANG, June 9 — The Selangor government remains committed to protecting the welfare of Orang Asli in the state, with various forms of assistance being allocated for the community each year. State executive councillor for Orang Asli affairs Hee Loy Sian said among the...

By Fitri Hazim Hazam HULU LANGAT, June 2 — Construction activities currently being carried out at the Bukit Enggang area in Bandar Sungai Long are conducted on privately-owned land, says state executive councillor Hee Loy Sian amid public complaints. As such, Hee, who is in charge of...

By The Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, June 1 — Selangor is strategically leveraging its rich ecological and cultural resources to grow its tourism sector, says state executive councillor for tourism Hee Loy Sian. Emphasising the state’s cultural and ecological heritage, Hee stated that it...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Selangor is confident that it would be able to attract over 3.5 million tourists to the state by the end of the year, says Hee Loy Sian. The state executive councillor for tourism said this is driven by the high trend of foreign tourists...