City council recognised for keeping Shah Alam clean

Cheremi (centre) flanked by Community Development Department director Shahrin Ahmad (left) and Mohd Azhar at the award ceremony.

Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), through its Community Development Department, has been awarded the Asean Clean Tourist City Standards (ACTCS), National Level for 2024-2026.

The award was presented by Tourism, Art and Culture Ministry in a ceremony in Cyberjaya.

MBSA Corporate and Public Relations director Mohd Azhar Mohd Sharif said the initiative was aimed at recognising tourism industry players who met the standards set.

“MBSA is the only local authority in Selangor to receive this reward.

“We won this award based on compliance with all the assessment criteria of the ACTCS,” he said.

ACTCS serves as the main standard and guide for all Asean countries in delivering top-notch tourism services.

“Among the seven indicators evaluated were environmental regulation, cleanliness, waste management, awareness building about environmental protection and cleanliness, green spaces, healthy and urban safety, and tourism infrastructure.

“The assessment session was conducted last August 2023,” said Mohd Azhar.

He said MBSA would continue its commitment to enhance tourism in Shah Alam.

“The goal is to attract more visitors and create a sustainable city,” he said.

The ceremony was officiated by the ministry secretary- general Roslan Abdul Raman.

Also present was Shah Alam mayor Cheremi Tarman.