Public awareness, educating communities on proper waste handling, source separation crucial to achieving plan’s goals, says MB

The move follows a seven-year contract issued to the state subsidiary that took effect this month

Move part of strategies outlined in 13MP towards environmental friendliness, achieve zero waste

Local council says enforcement action continues against unauthorised waste disposal, land reclamation in area

KPKT says won’t give direct allocations to local govts to clear trash, illegal dumpsites

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will take firm action, including imposing penalties and terminating the services of solid waste management concessionaires that fail to fulfil their responsibilities.

By Amar Shah Mohsen SHAH ALAM, July 10 — Selangor’s 12 local councils have on average consistently achieved over 90 per cent of their waste collection services targets annually. State executive councillor for local government Dato’ Ng Suee Lim said this is based on regular performance...

By Amirahwani Rahimi SHAH ALAM, June 24 — KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) will launch a pilot project for electric garbage trucks from next month, to assess the effectiveness of the technology in collecting domestic waste. KDEBWM managing director Dato’ Ramli Mohd Tahir said the initiative is...

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.