Malaysia to launch blueprint for solid waste, towards circular economy
Nga Kor Ming said KPKT is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Malaysia's largest renewable energy power plant commences operation
The Waste to Energy (WtE) plant is one of the methods for treating solid waste while generating new renewable energy.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Increase in food waste during Ramadan every year - Akmal Nasrul
Akmal Nasrullah said 252,521 tonnes of solid waste was collected during Ramadan last year compared to 208,143 tonnes in 2019.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Kelantan cops to dispose of RM47 mln worth of drugs Friday
Muhamad Zaki said the management cost for disposing of the drugs is RM35,000.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Three company owners fined RM50,000 for using fake bank account statements for tender
Judge Harmi Thamri said the punishment was meted out in the public's interest and set an example to the people for such offences.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Govt expediting transition of solid waste management to circular economy
The govt is focusing on accelerating the transition from the concept of solid waste management in a linear economy to a circular economy.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Aidilfitri: N. Sembilan SWCorp disposes 6,069 tonnes of solid waste
Food waste contributed the highest volumes at 2,184 tonnes and of the total, about 76 pct of food waste can be avoided.
Wed May 11 2022
Question mark over Malaysia's hope of achieving 40 per cent recycling rate by 2025
Every year, Malaysia loses an estimated RM476 million in recyclable resources in an industry that is considered as high value.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Former company COO fined RM200,000 for using false document
A former COO of a solid waste management company was fined a total of RM200,000, in default 36 months' jail, by the Sessions Court to three alternative charges of using false documents in claims.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Four more held in MACC probe into submission of falsified company bank statements
They falsified bank statements to qualify their company for the Privatisation Of Solid Waste Collection and Public Cleansing Management.
Wed Jan 12 2022
SWCorp committed to continue clean-up efforts in flood affected areas
Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp)is committed to continuing clean-up efforts in areas affected by the floods in Selangor.
Mon Dec 27 2021
KPKT assures all flood-hit states will receive SWCorp assistance - Reezal Merican
KPKT has given the assurance that all flood-hit states will receive recovery and clean-up assistance despite not adopting the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007.
Thu Dec 23 2021
Perak police to dispose of drugs worth RM58 million
Mazlan Santarai said the drugs were exhibits that had been produced in court proceedings involving 4,991 drug-related cases in the state.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Public reminded to dispose of used COVID-19 self-test kits safely
If the disposal process was not done according to the SOP, it would put the health of the public as well as solid waster collectors at risk.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Budget 2021 allocates RM500 mln to preserve natural resources
He said RM50 million is provided to address waste and solid waste trapped in rivers and RM40 million provided over a period of five years.
Fri Nov 06 2020
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024