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The Star
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Kelantan to adopt Act 672, seeks control over waste management contractors
KOTA BHARU: Kelantan is set to adopt the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672) in response to rising waste management costs, following a briefing with the National Solid Waste Management Department. State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said, nevertheless, Kelantan aims to include a provision that would allow the state to appoint its own waste management contractors, following a model already implemented in Selangor and Penang. "Several states, including Selangor, Terengganu, Perak and Penang, are also in talks to adopt this act. We don't want Kelantan to fall behind," he told Bernama at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration and the launch of Semar Emas Enterprise's new compactor lorry here on Monday (April 28). Kelantan had previously rejected the act due to conditions that required the transfer of state authority over waste management to the federal government, but is now seeking a renegotiation of terms over the sector's growing financial pressures. Hilmi said a special briefing will be held in Putrajaya for district council presidents and the State Economic Planning Unit to discuss the matter further. In another development, he reported that the state's RM2,000 fine for improper waste disposal is showing positive results. Local councils, supported by closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring, have successfully reduced violations, with no new fines issued recently, said Hilmi. "This approach is working and it's helping keep the state clean,' he added. - Bernama
Barnama
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Kelantan To Adopt Act 672, Seeks Control Over Waste Management Contractors
KOTA BHARU, April 28 (Bernama) -- Kelantan is set to adopt the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672) in response to rising waste management costs, following a briefing with the National Solid Waste Management Department (JPSPN). State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said, nevertheless, Kelantan aims to include a provision that would allow the state to appoint its own waste management contractors, following a model already implemented in Selangor and Penang. 'Several states, including Selangor, Terengganu, Perak and Penang, are also in talks to adopt this act. We don't want Kelantan to fall behind,' he told Bernama at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration and the launch of Semar Emas Enterprise's new compactor lorry here today.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Nestle Malaysia Collaborates With KDEBWM To Expand SAVE Project In Selangor
SHAH ALAM, April 22 (Bernama) -- Nestlé Malaysia today expanded its Door-to-Door Collection and Recycling Project (SAVE project) in Selangor through the introduction of the SELKitar Programme. The programme, in collaboration with KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM), was launched to strengthen its commitment to addressing plastic waste, thus increasing the rate of household recycling throughout Selangor. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari witnessed the signing of the collaboration between Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols and KDEBWM managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir at the Shah Alam Convention Centre. Also present was state Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin. Amirudin, in his speech, said the state government welcomed the implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives like the SELKitar Programme, which can raise awareness towards the environment in Selangor. He said the implementation of Act 672 in Selangor showed the state government's commitment to waste management practices that are uniform and sustainable, while the partnership reflected its belief that progress can only be achieved through sustained joint efforts. "This strategic collaboration is in tandem with the priorities outlined under Selangor's Budget 2025 to reduce waste in local municipalities and reduce reliance on landfills,' he said. Meanwhile, Juan Aranols said the SELKitar Programme represents a meaningful extension to their ongoing Project SAVE, which is a tangible demonstration of the company's commitment to tackling plastic waste and promoting the circular use of resources. He added that the continued expansion of the Door to Door Collection and Recycling Programme moved them closer to their vision of a Malaysia free of plastic waste, where post-consumer packaging is sustainably managed through effective collection systems.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Nestle Malaysia partners KDEBWM to expand save project in Selangor
SHAH ALAM: Nestlé Malaysia today expanded its Door-to-Door Collection and Recycling Project (SAVE project) in Selangor through the introduction of the SELKitar Programme. The programme, in collaboration with KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM), was launched to strengthen its commitment to addressing plastic waste, thus increasing the rate of household recycling throughout Selangor. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari witnessed the signing of the collaboration between Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols and KDEBWM managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir at the Shah Alam Convention Centre. Also present was state Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin. Amirudin, in his speech, said the state government welcomed the implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives like the SELKitar Programme, which can raise awareness towards the environment in Selangor. He said the implementation of Act 672 in Selangor showed the state government's commitment to waste management practices that are uniform and sustainable, while the partnership reflected its belief that progress can only be achieved through sustained joint efforts. 'This strategic collaboration is in tandem with the priorities outlined under Selangor's Budget 2025 to reduce waste in local municipalities and reduce reliance on landfills,' he said. Meanwhile, Juan Aranols said the SELKitar Programme represents a meaningful extension to their ongoing Project SAVE, which is a tangible demonstration of the company's commitment to tackling plastic waste and promoting the circular use of resources. He added that the continued expansion of the Door to Door Collection and Recycling Programme moved them closer to their vision of a Malaysia free of plastic waste, where post-consumer packaging is sustainably managed through effective collection systems. 'This partnership with KDEBWM reinforces Nestle's global pledge to achieve plastic neutrality by 2025, ensuring that none of our packaging ends up in landfills or oceans,' he added. Jamaliah, as the project leader, said the SELKitar Programme is not only aligned with the state's effective environmental policies but also a step forward in terms of how to engage the community for the long term. 'By combining infrastructure with education and awareness, we intend to create a state that is ready to recycle and capable of building a more sustainable future,' she said. Launched in 2020, the SAVE Project is a large-scale programme by Nestle Malaysia together with local municipal councils in the Klang Valley that has now reached over 200,000 households and prevented over 33,000 tonnes of waste, including over 20,000 tonnes of plastic, from being dumped into landfills and the sea.
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Nestle Malaysia collaborates with KDEBWM to expand save project in Selangor
SHAH ALAM: Nestlé Malaysia today expanded its Door-to-Door Collection and Recycling Project (SAVE project) in Selangor through the introduction of the SELKitar Programme. The programme, in collaboration with KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM), was launched to strengthen its commitment to addressing plastic waste, thus increasing the rate of household recycling throughout Selangor. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari witnessed the signing of the collaboration between Nestlé Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols and KDEBWM managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir at the Shah Alam Convention Centre. Also present was state Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin. Amirudin, in his speech, said the state government welcomed the implementation of environmental sustainability initiatives like the SELKitar Programme, which can raise awareness towards the environment in Selangor. He said the implementation of Act 672 in Selangor showed the state government's commitment to waste management practices that are uniform and sustainable, while the partnership reflected its belief that progress can only be achieved through sustained joint efforts. 'This strategic collaboration is in tandem with the priorities outlined under Selangor's Budget 2025 to reduce waste in local municipalities and reduce reliance on landfills,' he said. Meanwhile, Juan Aranols said the SELKitar Programme represents a meaningful extension to their ongoing Project SAVE, which is a tangible demonstration of the company's commitment to tackling plastic waste and promoting the circular use of resources. He added that the continued expansion of the Door to Door Collection and Recycling Programme moved them closer to their vision of a Malaysia free of plastic waste, where post-consumer packaging is sustainably managed through effective collection systems. 'This partnership with KDEBWM reinforces Nestle's global pledge to achieve plastic neutrality by 2025, ensuring that none of our packaging ends up in landfills or oceans,' he added. Jamaliah, as the project leader, said the SELKitar Programme is not only aligned with the state's effective environmental policies but also a step forward in terms of how to engage the community for the long term. 'By combining infrastructure with education and awareness, we intend to create a state that is ready to recycle and capable of building a more sustainable future,' she said. Launched in 2020, the SAVE Project is a large-scale programme by Nestle Malaysia together with local municipal councils in the Klang Valley that has now reached over 200,000 households and prevented over 33,000 tonnes of waste, including over 20,000 tonnes of plastic, from being dumped into landfills and the sea.
