(From second left) Noor Azman and Hee visiting a booth at the Sustainable Waste Management Conference 2024 in Bangi.
ENCOURAGING source reduction through composting and recycling in neighbourhoods will reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Housing and Local Government Ministry secretary-general Datuk M. Noor Azman Taib said Malaysia, like many countries, grappled with a significant daily waste generation.
“This pressing issue requires innovative solutions to transform waste into valuable resources,” he said when launching the Sustainable Waste Management Conference 2024 in Bangi, Selangor.
Organised by Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp), the event themed “Advancing Best Practices and Policies for Sustainable Waste Management” brought together 350 participants that included key stakeholders from various sectors.
Noor Azman highlighted the importance of collaboration among government agencies, industry players, local authorities and community stakeholders to successfully implement sustainable waste management practices.
To achieve this, he said the ministry launched the Circular Economy Blueprint for Solid Waste in Malaysia (2025-2035).
“This blueprint aims to transition towards a circular economy for solid waste management by 2050, maximising resource efficiency, minimising waste generation and promoting economic growth, social well-being and environmental sustainability.”
He said the ministry had been actively implementing various communication, education and public awareness (CEPA) programmes to encourage positive behavioural changes.
“In line with this, the government has allocated funds under the National Cleanliness Policy that empowers the ministry through SWCorp and selected local authorities to carry out CEPA initiatives,” said Noor Azman.
Also present at the event was SWCorp chairman Hee Loy Sian.
