Local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim pouring used cooking oil into a plastic drum, while on Ng’s left is Klang mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain while others look on. - Photos Courtesy of MBDK
TWO waste-to-energy (WTE) plants being built in Jeram are expected to be completed by December end and operational in the first quarter of 2026.
Selangor local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said work on the two WTE plants situated adjacent to the existing Jeram landfill are going on smoothly and are expected to be operational next year.
“Once operational, each plant will cater to 1,500 tonnes of waste daily, which will significantly ease the burden on the current landfill that is nearing full capacity,” he said.
He added that WTE plants are equipped with advanced pollution control measures that reduce harmful emissions compared to older technologies and people should not fear these plants.
Earlier, Ng officiated the national World Clean-up Day (WCD) 2025 held at Dataran Klang@Padang Chetty, Jalan Bukit Jawa, Klang.
“The Jeram landfill is projected to reach its limit soon due to rising waste volumes. With the WTE plants, it will be a viable and environmentally better alternative,” he said.
Local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim hoses down dirt as part pf a gimmick launch of the World Clean-up Day at Dataran Klang@Padang Chetty in Klang while Klang mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain (on Ng’s left look on) with others witnessing the event.
Ng said to meet future demand, Selangor will need at least five WTE plants, including the two in Jeram, two planned for Tanjung Dua Belas in Kuala Langat, and another in Rawang.
Meanwhile, the national WCD 2025 held at Dataran Klang@Padang Chetty saw about 350 enthusiastic volunteers scour the city to clean up its surroundings.
People arrived as early as 7am to participate in a six-hour large-scale environmental clean-up, which was also held concurrently in other districts.
For the Selangor state level, Klang was the host of the WCD.
Ng added that national WCD moves districts, towns and cities closer in achieving UN Habitat Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11 that promotes cleaner and safer urban and rural environments.
Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain said WCD at the council level provides an opportunity for all of us, including communities, schools, non-governmental organisations and private sector agencies to contribute our energy to ensure a sustainable environment.
“MBDK would like to emphasise that the issue of cleanliness and solid waste management is a key agenda that is always prioritised. Our council has allocated an annual estimated RM100mil for solid waste management and public cleaning,” he added.
Abd Hamid said efforts to maintain cleanliness cannot rest solely on the shoulders of the authorities as it needs collective responsibility that must be carried out together by all who live in the city.
“We must continually seek effective approaches to cultivate sustainable cleanliness attitudes and practices,” he said.
