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The Star
20-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Instilling green leadership qualities via clean-up efforts
Syaiful Azmen says certain types of rubbish are more effectively reduced via community efforts. With seven log booms and two RM5mil rubbish collection vessels at their disposal, one may think that the company appointed by Selangor government to clean the 56km Sungai Klang will have little need for volunteers to come in and remove rubbish by hand. However, Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB) managing director Syaiful Azmen Nordin said certain types of rubbish were more effectively reduced by community efforts in comparison to mechanical equipment. 'While our river cleaning assets such as The Interceptor and log booms are highly effective in collecting floating debris, there are limitations to what machinery can access. A volunteer helping to extract small items like plastic bottles from hard-to-reach areas at the mangroves along Sungai Klang. 'Certain types of waste, especially those that are trapped in mangrove forests, entangled along riverbanks or stuck near fishermen villages require manual removal. 'This is where community involvement becomes invaluable. People are able to extract both small items like plastic bottles, polystyrene boxes, slippers, sports balls and bulky waste like car parts, furniture, tree branches, even discarded fridges, from hard-to-reach areas,' he said. Syaiful Azmen added that in comparison, out of the 92,000 million tonnes of waste collected via mechanical means, waste removed during community clean-ups amounted to about 19.9 million tonnes or less than 0.03% of the total. However, this does not lessen the community efforts' importance. In fact, these community efforts go beyond cleaning, said Syaiful Azmen, adding that there were platforms to nurture environmental leadership. 'Participants become what we call 'river ambassadors' and often continue to advocate for river and environmental protection in their own circles. 'We do not just clean rivers, we build environmental stewards of tomorrow,' he added. LLSB began structured community clean-up efforts in 2019, but saw a significant surge in traction and interest from 2023 onwards, with support from non-governmental organisations, government agencies, corporate partners, universities, schools and youth organisations. As of June 2025, 44 community clean-up programmes, including mangrove tree planting initiatives involving 3,398 volunteers, have been organised. These efforts have led to the removal of 19,931kg of waste from the mangrove forest, riverbanks and surrounding areas and the planting of 3,480 mangrove saplings as part of corporate social responsibility activities. The largest event to date was in 2023, when 500 youths were hosted in a single mangrove rehabilitation programme. 'It is important to remember that waste originates from land-based human activity, not the ocean, therefore stopping it at source is key. 'Our continuous public engagement, especially with schools, universities and the youths, has played a huge role in changing mindsets. 'These clean-up initiatives act as powerful educational tools, helping people understand that preserving our rivers directly impacts our own water security and health,' said Syaiful Azmen.
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Rakyat Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] Coca-Cola Just Made Klang River Cleaner, And Here's Why You Should Celebrate
Subscribe to our FREE Your daily dose of Coke just got a green makeover. Coca-Cola Malaysia teamed up with Dutch cleanup champions The Ocean Cleanup to launch a game-changing trash-sorting facility along Sungai Klang – and this is genuinely exciting news. The facility received the official ribbon-cutting treatment today (2 July), with Klang's mayor and government leaders celebrating the milestone. However, what matters to regular folks is that this innovative system is designed to rescue tons of waste from one of Malaysia's busiest waterways. Two high-tech 'Interceptor' machines (think super-smart solar-powered river cleaners), codenamed 002 and 005, plus a specialised log boom barrier system, have already rescued nearly 3,000 tons of waste from Sungai Klang as it flows through Kuala Lumpur's industrial zones. That's roughly equivalent to the The Real Impact: Jobs, Clean Water, and Smart Recycling The new sorting facility takes it to the next level – dedicated, full-time workers carefully separate recyclable materials, such as plastic bottles and aluminium cans, from organic waste. This public-private collaboration brings together Coca-Cola Malaysia, The Ocean Cleanup, local implementation leaders Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd, and the J&K Wonderland Foundation, which helped fund the project. Translation: way less waste heading to landfills, and more materials getting a second life. What's In It For The Public: Cleaner river = healthier environment around KL's industrial areas New local jobs created for sorting and processing work Recycled materials transformed into useful products like construction materials Smart partnership between private companies and the government, tackling real problems Amanda Lin, Senior Director – Franchise Operations for The Coca-Cola Company across Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei, was enthusiastic: 'This represents our commitment across Southeast Asia to create lasting solutions for plastic pollution – we're putting our money where our mouth is.' The Ripple Effect: Local Action, Global Impact Marco Piët of The Ocean Cleanup says this is just the beginning of something big. Their ambitious goal? Eliminate 90% of floating plastic pollution from oceans by 2030. The Sungai Klang project is helping them perfect and expand their technology for their '30 Cities' program across Asia and the Americas. This is what happens when serious money, smart technology, and genuine commitment come together. Sungai Klang is getting cleaner, people are finding employment, and plastic is being recycled instead of polluting our oceans, which benefits everyone who cares about clean water and healthy fish. Sometimes corporate partnerships create real positive change. And that's worth celebrating. READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- The Sun
Bodies, waste hinder Klang River flood project progress
SHAH ALAM: In addition to the challenge of removing 94,000 metric tonnes of waste from Sungai Klang, the flood mitigation project under the Selangor Maritime Gateway (SMG) initiative has also uncovered more than 10 bodies, including that of an infant, since its implementation began in November 2022. Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB) managing director, Syaiful Azmen Nordin said three bodies were discovered over three consecutive days in the Kota Kemuning area in May, which forced excavation and river-deepening works to be temporarily halted. 'So far, we have handed over more than 10 bodies, including an infant, to the police and fire department for further investigation. 'Typically, the bodies are found in good condition and largely intact despite being unclothed, including the infant, who was discovered inside an interceptor designed to trap surface debris,' he said. Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood mitigation project site in Kota Kemuning on Monday (June 16), Syaiful Azmen said the company works closely with police and fire authorities to conduct site investigations, in part to ensure halted works can resume as soon as possible. He added that aside from the discovery of bodies, the project implementation team also faces the challenge of severe river pollution, having encountered various large discarded items such as refrigerators, lorry tyres, sofas, beds, mattresses and motorcycles at the bottom of Sungai Klang. He noted that these discoveries – both bodies and waste – have somewhat disrupted or slowed the ongoing dredging and river-deepening operations. 'Nonetheless, these findings will not break our spirit in completing the mission to widen and deepen Sungai Klang, with the aim of increasing water capacity by at least 40 per cent by the end of this year,' he said.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- The Sun
SMG Project uncovers over 10 bodies in Sungai Klang, including infant
SHAH ALAM: In addition to the challenge of removing 94,000 metric tonnes of waste from Sungai Klang, the flood mitigation project under the Selangor Maritime Gateway (SMG) initiative has also uncovered more than 10 bodies, including that of an infant, since its implementation began in November 2022. Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd (LLSB) managing director, Syaiful Azmen Nordin said three bodies were discovered over three consecutive days in the Kota Kemuning area in May, which forced excavation and river-deepening works to be temporarily halted. 'So far, we have handed over more than 10 bodies, including an infant, to the police and fire department for further investigation. 'Typically, the bodies are found in good condition and largely intact despite being unclothed, including the infant, who was discovered inside an interceptor designed to trap surface debris,' he said. Speaking to reporters after visiting the flood mitigation project site in Kota Kemuning on Monday (June 16), Syaiful Azmen said the company works closely with police and fire authorities to conduct site investigations, in part to ensure halted works can resume as soon as possible. He added that aside from the discovery of bodies, the project implementation team also faces the challenge of severe river pollution, having encountered various large discarded items such as refrigerators, lorry tyres, sofas, beds, mattresses and motorcycles at the bottom of Sungai Klang. He noted that these discoveries – both bodies and waste – have somewhat disrupted or slowed the ongoing dredging and river-deepening operations. 'Nonetheless, these findings will not break our spirit in completing the mission to widen and deepen Sungai Klang, with the aim of increasing water capacity by at least 40 per cent by the end of this year,' he said.
The Star
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sg Klang rehabilitation project showing results
The cutter suction dredger cleaning the riverbed in Sungai Klang. More than 900,000 cubic metres of materials have been cleared away so far. —LOW BOON TAT/ The Star SINCE November 2022, approximately 918,937 cubic metres of materials have been dredged from the Sungai Klang riverbed as part of Selangor's flood mitigation project. These efforts have significantly improved water quality and increased the river's capacity, said the company spearheading the Selangor Maritime Gateway (SMG) project. Landasan Lumayan Sdn Bhd managing director Syaiful Azmen Nordin said the dredged materials comprised general waste, sedimentation and rocks. Landasan Lumayan is a subsidiary of Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated. The Maritime Gateway project, spanning 56km, aims to revitalise Sungai Klang and its surroundings. It is a state government initiative to overcome floods in Selangor. Speaking at a press conference at the project site in Kota Kemuning, Syaiful said SMG involved deepening and widening the river, alongside reinforcing the embankment and riverbank. These actions are expected to enhance water flow, preserve the river's ecosystem and improve water quality. Syaiful says Sungai Klang water quality is now at Class 3. 'The main objective is to increase the river's capacity to manage more water during heavy rain,' he said. He noted that clearing efforts had increased the river's capacity by 18%. The target is 40%. According to Landasan Lumayan, the project is divided into four blocks, with current focus on Block 3 – a 21km stretch in high-risk areas of Shah Alam, including Alam Impian (Zone 6), Section 24 (Zone 7) and Kota Kemuning (Zone 8). Work on Block 1, covering a 10km stretch in Klang (Zones 1 and 2), had been completed. Work on blocks 2 and 4 have yet to commence. Syaiful said the river would be widened from 50m or 60m to 80m or 100m, depending on location needs for smooth water flow. Dredging has been extended to depths of up to three metres, compared to previous depths of one to two metres. 'With increased capacity and reinforced riverbanks, rainwater can flow efficiently, reducing the risk of overflow or flash floods in Shah Alam and surrounding areas,' he added. Syaiful said the project was showing results as Sungai Klang's water quality had improved. 'At the beginning of the project, the water was classified as Class 5 (indicates heavily polluted water). 'Now, based on our sensors along the river, we are recording Class 3 water quality at about 69% of the time, which is a great improvement. 'There are 25 industrial areas, 13 tributaries and 10 million people having direct access to the river. 'We have to be realistic in our expectations, so our target is to make sure that the water quality is at least Class 3, which is suitable for general use,' he said. Syaiful said some of the challenges faced at the site included high amounts of waste besides deep mud, which complicated dredging works. However, he said the work was on schedule and was expected to be completed by 2026.
