Waste for Cash Campaign encourages proper waste disposal
KUCHING: Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability by hosting the Waste for Cash Campaign at the Senari Synergy Industrial Complex along Jalan Bako here on Saturday. The one-day campaign, held from 9 am to 3 pm, aimed to encourage proper waste disposal and responsible environmental behaviour in line with the company’s […]
Unregulated waste disposal to be a thing of the past
PROVISIONS under the Sustainable Resources and Wastes Management Bill, 2025 will significantly deter illegal dumping and irresponsible practices. This is because there will be a clear licensing regime for collectors, transporters and facility operators, coupled with meaningful penalties for violations. “The enforcement powers granted to authorised officers are substantial, ensuring that regulations are not merely […]
Irresponsible industrial waste disposal causes drainage blockages
BINTULU: Industries operating at the Fifth Mile industrial area along Jalan Bintulu-Sibu have been urged to promptly clear waste and damaged equipment that have caused drainage blockages following a flash flood in the area a few days ago. During a site visit with officers from the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) today, Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny […]
Waste disposal sites open to aid flood-affected residents
BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) has opened two waste disposal sites to help residents affected by the recent floods dispose of garbage more efficiently. According to a statement from BDA, this measure aims to ensure that the surrounding area remains clean and safe while reducing the risk of disease outbreaks following the floods. The […]
Bulk waste disposal service available during CNY
KOTA SAMARAHAN: In conjunction with the Chinese New Year (CNY) 2025 celebrations, the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is providing roll-on-roll-off (RORO) bin services in several areas under its administration. The service, which began on Jan 24 and will end on Feb 3, aims to assist the public in disposing of bulk waste. “The areas […]
Rusty hand grenade discovered at waste disposal site
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A rusty old hand grenade was found by a worker at a solid waste management site in Ampang Jajar here yesterday. Seberang Perai Tengah police chief ACP Tan Cheng San said police received information regarding the discovery of the object at 1.30 pm. He said in a statement today that the bomb disposal […]
Sarawak plans to adopt Sweden’s waste-to-energy management policy
STOCKHOLM: The Sarawak government is looking towards Sweden’s proven waste-to-energy (WTE) management policy for an effective solution to the state’s waste disposal system. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said such initiatives are very significant in the search for a more sustainable solution to waste management in Sarawak. He noted that Sweden’s […]
Varsity asked to work with council on landfills
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh called for collaboration between the council and the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) to resolve the mounting crisis of local landfills. According to him, the landfills had rapidly surpassed the expected lifespan or timeline for reaching their current stage. This, he said, is a clear […]
Stop being a litterbug!
Keep your butts in the car. Cigarette butts are one of the most common litter items that are deliberately tossed from vehicles. It can take many years for cigarette butts to decompose, and when it rains, the toxic chemicals in cigarettes make their way into our water supply. – https://donttrashaz.org I received two messages in […]
Potential of recycled tyre rubber in road construction
KUCHING: Sarawak researchers have intensified their efforts to utilise recycled tyre rubber (RTR) in the road construction industry, providing a solution for the stockpile of old tyres that needs to be disposed of. According to Lester Silas Tirau, a research engineer from Faculty of Engineering Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), recycled tyre rubber (RTR) could be […]