China is running out of waste to burn after building more than 1.000 incineration plants and is starting to excavate landfills to fuel furnaces.

China has invested heavily in incinerate waste to generate electricity and alleviate pressure on overcrowded landfills. The strategy progressed rapidly and became one of the largest structures of this type of energy on the planet. Now, the scenario has changed. With more than 1.000 power plants, part of the system Read more…

Community service orders for littering: Greater public awareness needed

KUALA LUMPUR: The enforcement of the Community Service Order (CSO) from Jan 1 marks an important step in the government’s transformation agenda, adopting an approach that shifts from purely punitive measures to fostering civic responsibility in curbing minor littering. Source: New Straits Times Read more:  https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/01/1350243/community-service-orders-littering-greater-public-awareness-needed

Dumpsite closures only a short-term fix, say groups

PETALING JAYA: The shutdown of more than 3600 illegal dumpsites nationwide suggests improved monitoring by the authorities but group warn that id does not address the systemic causes of the problem. Source: The Star Read more:  https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/18/dumpsite-closures-only-a-short-term-fix-say-groups

‘I am fed up’: Sultan Sharafuddin says Selangor flooded with complaints over dirty streets, tells councils to ‘clean up their act’

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has voiced deep concern over the worsening cleanliness in Selangor, saying he has received numerous complaints and wants immediate action to restore the state’s image. Source: Malay Mail Read more: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/12/11/i-am-fed-up-sultan-sharafuddin-says-selangor-flooded-with-complaints-over-worsening-cleanliness-tells-councils-to-clean-up-their-act/201544

Batu Arang residents rally against proposed WTE plant, citing health, environmental concerns

MORE than 500000 residents living within a 5km radius are expected to be affected if a proposed waste to energy (WTE) plant in Batu Arang, Rawang, is built, says Jaringan Rawang Tolak Incinerator (JRTI), a residents’ group formed to protest against the project. Source: The Star Read more: https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2025/11/17/batu-arang-residents-rally-against-proposed-wte-plant-citing-health-environmental-concerns

Taiwanese recycling firm secures RM150m funding for Melaka project

  KUALA LUMPUR: Taiwan’s FE Green PET (M) Sdn Bhd has recently secured RM150 million in green and sustainability-linked financing from HSBC Malaysia to carry out its recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) resin plant project in Melaka. Source: New Straits Times Read more: https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2025/10/1294792/taiwanese-recycling-firm-secures-rm150m-funding-melaka-project

Pasir Gudang gas leak leaves two dead, one fighting for life

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 3 — Two operators died while another is still receiving treatment at a hospital after inhaling toxic gas during an incident at a scheduled waste management and treatment plant in the Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate, here on Tuesday (Sept 30). Source: Malay Mail Read more: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/10/03/pasir-gudang-gas-leak-leaves-two-dead-one-fighting-for-life/193310

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