Monday, 15 December 2025

Temporary recycling centre to open in Padawan by mid-2025

KOTA PADAWAN: A temporary recycling centre will be established on a portion of the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Desa Wira Nursery lot, with operations expected to begin by the second quarter of 2025. MPP chairman Tan Kai stated that the centre aims to cultivate environmental awareness and promote practical recycling habits among Padawan residents in […]

Tabuan Melayu to have recycling centre next year

KUCHING: A recycling centre will be established in Tabuan Melayu next year to enable proper waste management in the area. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the recycling centre, which would be the first of its kind in Tabuan Melayu, would benefit the state government, Kuching South City Council (MBKS), […]

E-waste recycling centre launched in Sibu

SIBU: The first of its kind e-waste recycling centre in the state has been officially launched at Taman Grand Heights, Jalan Mantis (near Grand Heights market) here. Sibu Municipal Council chairman Ting Ing Horth officiated the centre’s handing over to Sarawak ICT Association (SICTA) Sibu branch and launching ceremony this morning. Speaking to reporters after […]

Three more Rs to lessen waste management burden

KUCHING: Everyone should practise the 6Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink, refuse, repair – to support sustainability and lessen the funds required for waste management. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this was an expansion of the initial 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle), aimed at encouraging a change of mindset among the […]

SMC chief leads visit to recycling centre

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting and entourage today (Sept 30) paid a visit to Rejang Park recycling centre here. Their visit was to check on the condition and situation there. “I was glad to visit this clean and neat recycling centre operated by a Buddhist association. Their recycling earnings are donated to […]