Separation at source still a challenge in Kuala Lumpur


Khalid: SWCorp is stepping up efforts to combat unauthorised drain modifications by working hand-in-hand with local authorities.

GETTING highrise residents to separate their waste properly remains a major challenge although solid waste separation at source is now mandatory in Kuala Lumpur.

Federal Territories Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) chief executive officer Khalid Mohamed said while joint management bodies (JMB) and management committees (MC) were responsible for ensuring compliance, the diversity and dense population at such buildings complicated the effort.

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