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The Sun
10-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor launches YANIS
SHAH ALAM: The Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, yesterday launched the Yayasan Insan Istimewa Selangor (YANIS) at the Setia City Convention Centre here. Her Royal Highness, who is also the royal patron of the foundation, witnessed the handover of a RM1 million contribution to YANIS from the Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI Selangor). Also present were state Women Development and Social Welfare Committee chairman Anfaal Saari, YANIS chief executive officer Kamarul Hisham Yeop Hashim and MBI Selangor group chief executive officer Datuk Saipolyazan M Yusop. Meanwhile, Anfaal said that in addition to continuing initiatives under Anak Istimewa Selangor (ANIS), which focuses on persons with disabilities (PwD) under 18 years old, YANIS will expand empowerment initiatives to all persons with disabilities in the state. 'This initiative aligns with the second objective of the Rancangan Selangor Pertama (RS-1) to enhance social inclusivity and community well-being in Selangor, as well as the core principles contained in the Selangor PwD Policy, which will be launched at the upcoming State Legislative Assembly sitting,' she said. – Bernama
The Star
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
About 70 tonnes recyclables collected in trash-to-cash programme
ALMOST 70 tonnes of recyclable waste have been collected by Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) in a trash-to-cash programme. MPAJ, in a media statement, said the total included 1,164.15kg of used cooking oil, 2,405.08kg of electronic waste and 66,424.19kg of recyclable items such as plastic, paper and aluminium. Carried out throughout May, the programme was to encourage the local community to continue preserving the environment through recycling initiatives. Residents earned RM2 for every kilogramme of used cooking oil, RM1 for aluminium, 20sen for electrical and electronic waste or recyclable items such as paper, boxes and plastic. Glass, fabric, batteries and light bulbs are accepted without additional incentives. Running almost weekly, the programme rotated between different zones under MPAJ's administration, working closely with all 24 local councillors to bring the service directly into neighbourhoods. Community centres, housing areas, mosques and schools are among the spots for residents to drop off the recyclables. The spots included Bukit Indah Mosque parking area, Pangsapuri Rasmi (Taman Rasmi Jaya), Jalan Jujur 1/8 (Taman Bakti Ampang), Padang Perbandaran MPAJ Pandan Indah, SJK (C) Choon Hwa Lembah Maju and community halls of Angsana Hilir and Jalan Hilir 7 in Ampang. 'We partnered with licensed companies – TTD Metal for recyclables, Electronic Recycling Through Heroes (ERTH) for e-waste, and Weimar Sdn Bhd, Waumas and Seri Gunung for used cooking oil to manage waste responsibly. 'We plan to broaden our initiative further by exploring a plastic-to-diesel conversion project, reinforcing the vision for a circular economy. 'In the long term, the trash-to-cash programme aims to significantly reduce landfill waste and raise the recycling rate to 15%, in line with Selangor government's First Selangor Plan (RS-1),' MPAJ added. The municipal council also stated that it was in the midst of developing a recycling site in Dewan Kampung Perwira Jaya. 'This 3.011m site can accommodate waste collected in MPAJ's administrative area. 'MPAJ is also collaborating with KDEB Waste Management and waste collecting companies registered with MPAJ,' said MPAJ, adding that proceeds from the sale of the wastes would be added to the local council's coffers.
