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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Second WTE plant costing RM660mil to be built in Sungai Udang
PUTRAJAYA: The country's second Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant costing RM660 million will be built in Sungai Udang, Melaka, and is expected to be fully operational by 2029. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the Sungai Udang WTE project had undergone an open tender process and would be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership approach between the Housing and Local Government Ministry and a consortium comprising Malakoff Corporation Bhd and Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFES), based on the Build, Operate and Own (BOO) model. "This plant will utilise stoker grate incineration technology that complies with all current technical requirements and environmental standards. "The concessionaire has also shown commitment to constructing a second incineration line in the future to ensure uninterrupted operations, subject to new agreement negotiations," he said at the Sungai Udang WtE Concession Agreement Signing Ceremony here today. The agreement was signed by ministry secretary-general Datuk M. Noor Azman Taib, Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) chairman Hee Loy Sian and Sungai Udang WtE Sdn Bhd director Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, and witnessed by Nga. Nga said the Sungai Udang WtE plant is expected to process up to 1,000 tonnes of solid waste per day, generate 22 megawatts (MW) of electricity, and reduce over 259,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting more than four million trees. He said the plant would also be equipped with a leachate treatment system with a capacity of 96 cubic metres and would be built on 9.8 acres of land at the existing Sungai Udang landfill site. In terms of implementation, Nga said the construction of the plant would begin next year and take three years to complete, after fulfilling various preconditions that have been set. These include key approvals such as the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Solid Waste Management Plan (PSS), and several other technical documents required to ensure the safety and sustainability of the project. "The concession period for this project is set at 34 years, including a three-year construction period. He said the plant is targeted to be fully operational by 2029, with the end of the concession and demolition of the plant scheduled for 2061. He said the amount of solid waste generated by Malaysians is projected to increase to 17.03 million metric tonnes by the year 2035. This increase, he said, clearly signals that relying solely on landfill sites is not only unsustainable but also insufficient to accommodate the continuous rise in waste. "It is time for us to re-evaluate our current approach and shift towards more sustainable solutions. WtE technology is emerging as one of the key drivers in transforming the national solid waste management system. "This initiative is expected to contribute up to 600MW of renewable energy (RE) as part of the strategy to achieve 70 per cent renewable energy capacity by 2050," he said. The first WtE plant was completed in 2023 at Ladang Tanah Merah, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, with a processing capacity of 800 tonnes of waste per day and energy generation of 15MW. WtE is a technology that converts non-recyclable waste materials into usable forms of energy, such as heat, electricity, or fuel. – Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Second WTE plant costing RM660 mln to be built in Sungai Udang, Melaka
PUTRAJAYA: The country's second Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant costing RM660 million will be built in Sungai Udang, Melaka, and is expected to be fully operational by 2029. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the Sungai Udang WtE project had undergone an open tender process and would be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership approach between the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) and a consortium comprising Malakoff Corporation Bhd and Alam Flora Environmental Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFES), based on the Build, Operate and Own (BOO) model. 'This plant will utilise stoker grate incineration technology that complies with all current technical requirements and environmental standards. 'The concessionaire has also shown commitment to constructing a second incineration line in the future to ensure uninterrupted operations, subject to new agreement negotiations,' he said at the Sungai Udang WtE Concession Agreement Signing Ceremony here today. The agreement was signed by KPKT Secretary-General Datuk M Noor Azman Taib; Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) chairman Hee Loy Sian and Sungai Udang WtE Sdn Bhd director Anwar Syahrin Abdul Ajib, and witnessed by Nga. Nga said the Sungai Udang WtE plant is expected to process up to 1,000 tonnes of solid waste per day, generate 22 megawatts (MW) of electricity, and reduce over 259,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually—equivalent to the environmental benefit of planting more than four million trees. He said the plant would also be equipped with a leachate treatment system with a capacity of 96 cubic metres and would be built on 9.8 acres of land at the existing Sungai Udang landfill site. In terms of implementation, Nga said the construction of the plant would begin next year and take three years to complete, after fulfilling various preconditions that have been set. These include key approvals such as the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Solid Waste Management Plan (PSS), and several other technical documents required to ensure the safety and sustainability of the project. 'The concession period for this project is set at 34 years, including a three-year construction period. The Sungai Udang WtE plant is targeted to be fully operational by 2029, with the end of the concession and demolition of the plant scheduled for 2061,' he said. Nga also stated that the amount of solid waste generated by Malaysians is projected to increase to 17.03 million metric tonnes by the year 2035. This increase, he said, clearly signals that relying solely on landfill sites is not only unsustainable but also insufficient to accommodate the continuous rise in waste. 'It is time for us to re-evaluate our current approach and shift towards more sustainable solutions. WtE technology is emerging as one of the key drivers in transforming the national solid waste management system. 'This initiative is expected to contribute up to 600MW of renewable energy (RE) as part of the strategy to achieve 70 per cent renewable energy capacity by 2050,' he said. The first WtE plant was completed in 2023 at Ladang Tanah Merah, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, with a processing capacity of 800 tonnes of waste per day and energy generation of 15MW. WtE is a technology that converts non-recyclable waste materials into usable forms of energy, such as heat, electricity, or fuel.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
WCR 2025 Performance Proves Effectiveness Of MADANI Govt's Economic Policies
PUTRAJAYA, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's performance in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2025 demonstrates the country's investment appeal amid a challenging global landscape. Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming said that this achievement also underscores the effectiveness of the economic policies implemented by the MADANI Government. Malaysia jumped 11 places in the rankings to 23rd, marking the country's best performance since 2020 and signalling positive momentum in the national economic recovery and reform agenda. Nga, in a statement yesterday, said that Malaysia remains the third most attractive investment destination globally, drawing interest from global tech giants such as Intel, Microsoft, Amazon, and Infineon to expand their investments in the local market. 'Under the leadership of the MADANI Government, Malaysia's economic growth reached 5.1 per cent in 2024, exceeding the expectations of the World Bank and other international agencies. The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) dividend rate also increased to 6.3 per cent, higher than the previous year,' he said. The WCR is published annually by the Switzerland-based Institute for Management Development (IMD). It is a comprehensive report that assesses economies based on their capacity to generate and sustain a business-friendly environment that contributes to long-term prosperity. -- BERNAMA
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
‘No SST on residential units'
Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming. PETALING JAYA: Residential properties sold under the Housing Development Act (HDA) are exempted from the Sales and Services Tax (SST), says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming (pic). He said the exemption is determined based on either the land title or the intended use of the property. 'This means all residential units, including serviced apartments on commercial titles, are exempted from SST as long as they are intended for residential use and fall under the HDA,' Nga said in a statement yesterday. The clarification follows Nga's consultation with Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan amid concerns raised by industry stakeholders over the revised SST framework. To address the issue of cascading taxes, Nga said a business-to-business exemption has been implemented to ensure service tax is applied only once along the supply chain. According to the Finance Ministry, essential construction materials such as cement, aggregates and sand remain subjected to a 0% sales tax. Of the 400 tariff codes related to building materials, only eight, covering items such as vats, laminated glass and netting, have seen an increase in sales tax. This accounts for just 2% of the total codes. Contractors may also separate material and service charges in their billing, ensuring service tax applies only to the construction services provided. Nga stressed that his ministry will continue working closely with the Finance Ministry and key stakeholders to ensure the fair implementation of tax policies, safeguard home buyers' interests and support a stable and sustainable housing sector. 'In line with the Madani aspirations, the ministry remains committed to preserving housing affordability and protecting the interests of home buyers under the revised SST framework,' he added.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Local Property Developers Win 5 Gold Medals At FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards 2025
PUTRAJAYA, June 14 (Bernama) -- Nine projects developed by local property developers managed to win five gold medals and four silver medals at the prestigious FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria last Thursday. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the success proved the potential and high capabilities of local property developers to compete globally. "The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will continue to recognise and honour the best developers in the country as it reflects the MADANI Government's aspiration in strengthening local talent and raising Malaysia's reputation globally,' he said in a statement today.
