New council to drive circular economy in solid waste management

Nga (centre) visiting an exhibition on solid waste management held in conjunction with the council's launch. At right (in purple batik) is Local Government Development Ministry secretary-general Datuk M Noor Azman Taib.

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PUTRAJAYA: A National Circular Economy Council has been established to accelerate the transition of solid waste management from a linear economy to a holistic circular economy.

Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming, who made the announcement at a press conference here on Thursday (Sept 7), said the council was approved at the Aug 23 Cabinet meeting and would be a high-impact initiative for the country.