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The Star
22-07-2025
- General
- The Star
Over RM300,000 allocated to beautify S'gor villages
Selangor government has allocated RM308,000 for beautification and clean-up efforts at 77 villages. Recipients, including new villages, fishing villages and reorganised villages, will each receive a RM4,000 grant to conduct relevant activities. State government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said the grant was part of the New Village Rejuvenation Programme, starting with Kampung Bagan Hailam in Port Klang. 'These villages will be assessed by district Land and Mines offices to select the top three 'Best Exemplary Villages' in each district. 'Winners of the programme will serve as a benchmark to drive overall improvement. 'They will also receive prizes and monetary incentives,' Ng told reporters during a press conference following the launch. 'Evaluations will be completed by October, with the 'Best Exemplary Village' announced in November. 'A two-day 'New Village Festival' will be held in November, potentially in Pandamaran New Village, to further promote exchange and collaboration,' he added. Rubbish accumulated along the shores of Kampung Bagan Hailam. — Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/ The Star The launch of the programme gathered villagers at Kampung Bagan Hailam for a gotong-royong session to clear waste from the seaside. According to villagers, Kampung Bagan Hailam is at the lowest point of Sungai Klang, so rubbish tend to accumulate along the shore. Ng said the programme was one of the state government's initiatives to encourage residents to actively participate in cleaning and beautification efforts. 'Activities under the rejuvenation programme include large-scale clean-ups, beautification, planting flowers and establishing mini parks, renovation and repainting of public facilities as well as setting up community notice boards that encourage recycling.' Ng said rising management costs faced by local authorities for waste disposal had become a significant burden, accounting for 40% of total expenditure. 'If new villages can be transformed into clean, distinctive tourist landmarks, it will not only improve the quality of life for villagers but also help the state government address waste issues, achieving a win-win outcome,' he said. Also present at the launch were State Economic Planning Unit (Upen) local authority section senior assistant director Erma Izalira Jumain and Rantau Panjang village chief Zuraimi Mohaini.
The Star
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Need for third Waste-to-Energy plant in Selangor, says Ng
A THIRD Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant may be necessary in Jeram if planned facilities cannot manage Selangor's waste volume, says State Government and Tourism Committee Chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim. Currently, two WTE plants in Jeram are about 80% completed and are expected to be operational next year. Two additional plants are planned in Tanjung Dua Belas, and an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is ongoing for a WTE project in Rawang. Ng said the state needs at least five to six WTE facilities to manage its projected daily waste output of 7,500 metric tonnes effectively. "This number could potentially rise to 10,000 metric tonnes in the future. Currently, the Jeram landfills handle 5,000 metric tonnes of waste per day and are nearing saturation. "The entire landfill site is approaching 202.3 hectares, and we need to use another 80.9 hectares to store the waste. "Such a method is not sustainable, and the WTE approach is touted as the optimal solution, not only for generating clean energy but also for drastically reducing the land required for waste disposal," he said to reporters after launching the New Village Rejuvenation Programme at Kampung Bagan Hailam, Selangor. The two WTE plants in Jeram are expected to handle 3,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, while the rest will still be directed to the landfill. Ng said unlike landfills, which demand substantial maintenance costs, WTE plants offer a more sustainable and economically viable alternative. "Even with WTE technology, a small percentage of waste, around 5%, cannot be incinerated. This material will still be directed to landfills," he said.
