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The Sun
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
KDEBWM targets 80% Euro-5 lorry use by year-end
KLANG: KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) is targeting 80 per cent use of environmentally friendly Euro 5-spec roll-on-roll-off (RORO) trucks for cleaning operations in Selangor by the end of this year. KDEBWM managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir said the company was set to receive 47 vehicles next month, with operations to begin immediately in areas under the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) and several other local authorities (PBT). 'So far, we have received six Euro 5 RORO lorries, and the remaining units are expected to arrive next month. 'Generally, asset assessments are carried out every five to six years, and based on current developments, KDEBWM has decided that this model is the most suitable,' he told reporters after the handover ceremony of the first batch of Fuso trucks here today. Ramli said the use of the model helped minimise nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon emissions, provided efficient fuel consumption without compromising engine performance, and added value to cleaning operations in Selangor. He said KDEBWM was operating with 1,400 units of machinery, including RORO and compactor lorries, and that the company remained committed to promoting greener operations in line with the government's goal of making Malaysia a carbon-neutral country by 2050. 'We hope that with the conversion to this new model chassis, we can reduce at least 30 to 40 per cent of the carbon dioxide emitted by the old chassis,' he said. Previously, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was reported as saying that Malaysia would begin implementing the use of Euro 5 petrol in September 2025, with full compliance expected by 2027, as a long-term measure to preserve the country's air quality.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
KDEBWM targets 80% use of Euro-5 lorries for cleaning operations by year-end
KLANG: KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM) is targeting 80 per cent use of environmentally friendly Euro 5-spec roll-on-roll-off (RORO) trucks for cleaning operations in Selangor by the end of this year. KDEBWM managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir said the company was set to receive 47 vehicles next month, with operations to begin immediately in areas under the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) and several other local authorities (PBT). 'So far, we have received six Euro 5 RORO lorries, and the remaining units are expected to arrive next month. 'Generally, asset assessments are carried out every five to six years, and based on current developments, KDEBWM has decided that this model is the most suitable,' he told reporters after the handover ceremony of the first batch of Fuso trucks here today. Ramli said the use of the model helped minimise nitrogen oxide (NOx) and carbon emissions, provided efficient fuel consumption without compromising engine performance, and added value to cleaning operations in Selangor. He said KDEBWM was operating with 1,400 units of machinery, including RORO and compactor lorries, and that the company remained committed to promoting greener operations in line with the government's goal of making Malaysia a carbon-neutral country by 2050. 'We hope that with the conversion to this new model chassis, we can reduce at least 30 to 40 per cent of the carbon dioxide emitted by the old chassis,' he said. Previously, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad was reported as saying that Malaysia would begin implementing the use of Euro 5 petrol in September 2025, with full compliance expected by 2027, as a long-term measure to preserve the country's air quality.
The Star
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Recycling project expands to Subang Jaya, Sepang
Amiruddin (left) placing recyclable plastic waste into a collection lorry at the SelKitar launch as Jamaliah and Ng (right) look on. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star A NEW door-to-door recyclable waste collection programme has been launched for households in Subang Jaya and Sepang. KDEB Waste Management has teamed up with a food-and-beverage manufacturer for the Selangor Recycling (SelKitar) Programme, launched at Shah Alam Convention Centre. The programme is expected to begin next month in several areas under Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang), covering 17,000 households. It is an extension of the Door-to-Door Collection and Recycling Programme introduced by Nestle in 2020, as part of its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, in which the company collaborates with local councils such as Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and waste management companies. So far, the project, which was recently extended to Penang, had reached 200,000 households in Peninsular Malaysia and has prevented 33,000 tonnes of waste, including 20,000 tonnes of plastic, from going into landfills or the ocean, Nestle Malaysia chief executive officer Juan Aranols said. State public health and environment committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said Selangor, the most developed and populous state in the country, generated more than 7,000 tonnes of domestic waste daily. 'Much of the waste still ends up in landfills. This is not a trajectory we can afford. 'Our landfill capacity is not infinite. Recognising this, the state government has made sustainable waste management a cornerstone of our environmental strategy by prioritising separation at source, advancing circular economy practices and strengthening the role of local authorities in driving long-term changes. 'Through First Selangor Plan (RS-1), we are transitioning from a 'collect-and-dump' model to one focusing on recycling, based in resource efficiency, circularity and citizen responsibility.' She said waste must not be seen as something to be disposed but to be managed, with systems that restore value to used materials. According to Jamaliah, under the SelKitar programme, two additional lorries would be mobilised in Subang Jaya and Sepang, to recover recyclables six days a week. 'This phase serves as an important stepping stone as we scale up recycling efforts across all 12 local councils. 'It lays the foundation for a more comprehensive and coordinated approach, positioning the state to significantly improve its recycling rate and move closer to our long-term sustainability goals,' said Jamaliah. KDEB Waste Management managing director Datuk Ramli Mohd Tahir said the SelKitar programme marked a strategic shift in how waste was managed, especially plastic and packaging. 'It focuses not just on disposal but on recovery, recycling and rethinking our consumption patterns. 'Through this programme, we aim to create a sustainable loop that engages producers, consumers and waste managers in a meaningful way,' said Ramli. Also present at the launch were Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and state local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Selangor implements sustainable recycling model via SELKitar
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Recycling (SELKitar) Programme, which was launched yesterday, is the beginning of a long-term movement that focuses on circular economy, waste separation from sources and shared responsibility among stakeholders. State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said that as the most advanced and populous state in the country, Selangor generates over 7,000 tonnes of solid waste daily, with most of them still ending up being dumped at landfills. 'Recognising this fact, the state government has made sustainable waste management the foundation of the state's environmental strategy, namely prioritising source separation, advancing circular economy practices and enhancing the role of local authorities in driving long-term transformation,' she said in a statement today. Yesterday, the Selangor government, through KDEB Waste Management (KDEBWM), signed a collaboration with Nestle Malaysia to strengthen recycling through door-to-door collection under SELKitar, which is expected to begin in May in several areas under the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and Sepang Municipal Council (MPS). Elaborating, Jamaliah said that through the First Selangor Plan (RS-1), the state government has begun switching from the 'collect and dispose' model to an approach that focuses on recycling based on resource efficiency, value recovery and citizen responsibility. She said the launch of phase one of the SELKitar Programme, which was witnessed by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari yesterday, is an important step towards realising that approach. 'The SELKitar Programme is not just a strong environmental policy for Selangor but one that also reflects a new approach to engaging the community in sustainable waste management. 'It reflects the belief that sustainability is not just a slogan but about creating an ecosystem that functions for all parties,' she said. Jamalliah added that SELKitar also has a long-term vision, where its infrastructure is supported by education, awareness and behavioural change.
The Star
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Putra Heights fire victims to get rental aid tomorrow
Inspecting the aftermath: A woman taking a closer look at a damaged structure in Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star SHAH ALAM: Affected Putra Heights residents will receive rental aid of RM2,000 for three months tomorrow, says Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. 'We will give them the money to support them for three months and we will also hold a briefing to explain to them the procedure to rebuild their damaged homes. 'A total of 396 units qualify for the aid. It took us about two weeks to settle this rental matter,' he said. Amirudin explained that there are two groups of recipients in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya: those who live in townships, and village residents. He added that affected residents will have the money banked into their accounts but added that home repair work plans need to be approved by the Cabinet as it requires significant funding. 'We have sent the proposal and are waiting for Cabinet approval,' he told reporters after witnessing the signing ceremony between KDEB Waste Management and Nestle Malaysia on the voluntary extended producer responsibility scheme also known as 'Selkitar' at Shah Alam Convention Centre. It was reported that victims of the April 1 gas pipeline explosion had asked for updates on the RM2,000 monthly rental aid promised by the state government. Amirudin had announced that victims would get RM2,000 monthly, for up to six months, to cover rent for temporary housing. PETRONAS had disbursed RM5,000 to homeowners whose homes were completely destroyed; while homeowners whose properties were partially damaged and those who were renters received RM2,500 each. Similarly, the Federal Government gave RM5,000 to homeowners whose homes were completely destroyed; those whose properties were partially damaged and those who were renters received RM2,500 each. Affected homeowners said they were having trouble finding temporary housing as landlords wanted them to sign a minimum one-year agreement and deposit payments were also prohibitive.
