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...

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 Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — The waste-to-energy (WTE) plant project in Batu Arang, Rawang, will be developed as an Eco Park incorporating various additional components, including an innovation research centre. State executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato' Ng Suee...

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...

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)...

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 Azrin Muhammad  SHAH ALAM, Sept 25 — The 2025 Selangor Budget, which is set to be tabled in mid-November, must prioritise disaster management as one of the main focuses to ensure the safety and well-being of the people. Selangor Greater Klang Valley researcher Shamsaini Shamsudin said the...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — The government is planning to build 18 waste-to-energy (WTE) plants that combust solid waste to produce electricity in the peninsula by 2040, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj granted an audience to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming yesterday.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 23 – The Selangor state government has conducted a comprehensive open tender process in the selection of YTL Power International Bhd (YTL Power) as a strategic partner alongside KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM) for the waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 – Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari hopes the state government can improve its waste management systems to fully process up to eight tonnes of garbage daily via waste-to-energy (WTE) projects. Referring to one of the key frameworks of the Madani...

SHAH ALAM, Oct 18 — The new waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Jeram will be able to power 200,000 homes once it is completed at the end of 2025, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA SELANGOR, Oct 17 — Confronted with escalating waste management concerns owing to its burgeoning population, Selangor is championing the fusion of sustainable strategies with traditional landfill practices. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the age-old...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Private waste disposal site operators are encouraged to seize the opportunity to earn good returns by turning waste into renewable energy, said Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Sept 20 — Waste-to-energy technology will be a focal point in the future due to its impact on the state's economy, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the matter has been emphasised since 2018. Recently, aspects of exploration and the...

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 Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, May 12 — The approval for the waste-to-energy (WTE) project plan at the Selangor Green Energy Eco Park (SGEEP) in Rawang is expected to come in within the next six months to a year. KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) managing director Datok Ramli Mohd Tahir said the...

By Alang Bendahara SHAH ALAM, July 27 — Selangor will use the latest innovations to solve the issue of mounting solid waste under the First Selangor Plan (RS-1), said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. As Malaysia’s most populated state, Selangor also generates the most solid waste,...

By Alang Bendahara SHAH ALAM, July 7 — At the current rate of waste generated in Selangor, its landfills can only last for another four years, said Worldwide Holdings Bhd chief executive officer Datin Paduka Norazlina Zakaria. Realising this, she said the state-owned company in charge of...

MELAKA, July 3 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government aims to have at least six waste-to-energy (WTE) plants to be built nationwide by 2021.